National Guidelines for Screening Those at High Risk for Hepatitis C
| Organization | Recommendation | Year of Latest Publication | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health Consensus Conference | Promote the establishment of screening tests for all groups at high risk of HCV infection | 2002 | 7 |
| US Preventive Services Task Force | Insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for HCV infection in adults at high risk for infection (“I” recommendation) | 2004 | 9–11 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Testing should be offered routinely to persons most likely to be infected with HCV who might require medical management, and testing should be accompanied by appropriate counseling and medical follow-up | 1996, 2004 | 5, 6 |
| American College of Preventive Medicine | Individuals at high risk for hepatitis C infection should be screened for anti-HCV | 2005 | 8 |
HCV, hepatitis C.