Cat#:EIA-656C;Product Name:HCV ELISA Kit;Size:96;Sample:serum or plasma;Intended use:IVD;Synonym:Hepatitis C Virus; HCV; Core protein p19; HCV core antigen; HCV core protein; Hepatitis C Virus core protein; Group IV ((+)ssRNA); Flaviviridae; Hepacivirus;Background:Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver which had been referred to as parenterally transmitted "non-A, non-B hepatitis" until identification of the causative agent in 1989. The discovery and characterization of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) led to the understanding of its primary role in post-transfusion hepatitis and its tendency to induce persistent infection. HCV is a major cause of acute hepatitis and chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. Globally, an estimated 170 million persons are chronically infected with HCV and 3 to 4 million persons are newly infected each year. HCV is spread primarily by direct contact with human blood. The major causes of HCV infection worldwide are use of unscreened blood transfusions, and re-use of needles and syringes that have not been adequately sterilized.;Species Reactivity:Virus;Application:qualitative;Storage:Unopened Kit: Store at 2 - 8°C. Do not use past kit expiration date. Opened/Reconstituted Reagents: TMB Solution A; TMB Solution B; TMB Stop Solution; Wash Buffer; HRP-conjugate antibody The above mentioned reagents should be stored for up to 1 month at 2 - 8°C. Microplate Wells: Return unused wells to the foil pouch containing the desiccant pack, reseal along entire edge of zip-seal. May be stored for up to 1 month at 2 - 8°C.;Usage:For Lab Research Use Only;Detection Principle:I-ELISA;