Vela Diagnostics Sentosa SQ HCV Genotyping Assay

Vela Diagnostics has launched a new version of its Sentosa SQ HCV Genotyping Assay with improved reporting and data-interpretation features. The test uses next-generation sequencing to detect HCV genotypes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, and subtypes 1a and 1b, and to report HCV variants in clinically relevant regions of NS3, NS5A and NS5B genes to allow drug-resistance assessment. This assay offers an integrated solution from sample to result in approximately two days with hands-on time of less than 2.5 hours.