HIV Infection Status as a Predictor of Hepatitis C Virus RNA Testing in Primary Care

INTRODUCTION: Receipt of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA testing following a positive HCV antibody (anti-HCV+) test result to establish current infection is a quality indicator for HCV-related care. This study examines HIV infection status as a predictor of HCV RNA test receipt after an anti-HCV+ result in the primary care setting. METHODS: Electronic medical records of anti-HCV+ patients from a multisite retrospective study of patients aged ≥18 …