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Using dried blood spot testing for diagnosing viral hepatitis.

Kathryn Jack¹, William Lucien Irving²

¹Research Fellow and Advanced Virology Nurse Specialist, Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)

|November 12, 2020

Summary

Dried blood spot testing offers a simple method to increase hepatitis B and C virus testing rates. This approach is vital for reaching diverse populations and achieving viral hepatitis elimination goals.

Keywords:

Dried blood spot sampling Hepatitis B Hepatitis C People who inject drugs Public health

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Area of Science:

Hepatology
Public Health
Virology

Background:

The World Health Organization aims to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030.
Effective testing strategies are crucial for achieving this public health target.
Diverse populations require accessible and acceptable testing methods.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the dried blood spot (DBS) sample method for viral hepatitis testing.
To explain the collection process of DBS samples.
To highlight the potential of DBS testing in increasing uptake among at-risk populations.

Main Methods:

Explanation of the dried blood spot sample technique.
Description of DBS sample collection procedures.
Discussion of DBS utility in specific settings.

Main Results:

DBS testing is an acceptable method for diverse populations.
DBS samples can be easily collected and transported.
Increased test uptake is anticipated in targeted high-risk groups.

Conclusions:

Dried blood spot testing is a viable strategy to improve hepatitis B and C testing.
This method can enhance access to diagnostics in various community and clinical settings.
DBS testing supports the global goal of viral hepatitis elimination.