Policy Guidelines on HCV Testing Report of an Informal Consultation, New Delhi, 21–22 December 1999

CONTENTS

     Introduction

     Objectives

     Inaugural Session

     Overview of Hepatitis C Problem in Countries of the South-East Asia Region

     Economic Loss due to Hepatitis C and Cost-Effectiveness of Preventive Measures

     Policies, Procedures and Pharmacopoeial Regulations

     Kits available for Detection of Anti-HCV Antibody

     Quality Assurance Procedures

     Policy Guidelines on HCV Screening in Blood Banks

     Conclusions

     Recommendations

ANNEXES

1.      List of Participants

2.      Agenda