# HCV Antibody Reactive vs HCV RNA: What Is the Difference?

**By Dr Pramod kumar** · 2026-10-01

## HCV Antibody and HCV RNA Are Not the Same Test

One of the most important concepts in hepatitis C testing is the difference between:

**Anti-HCV antibody testing**

and:

**HCV RNA testing.**

These two tests answer different clinical questions.

**Anti-HCV antibody testing asks:**

“Has the immune system produced detectable antibodies associated with exposure to hepatitis C virus?”

**HCV RNA testing asks:**

“Is hepatitis C virus currently present in the blood?”

This distinction explains why a person can have:

**Reactive Anti-HCV antibodies**

but:

**HCV RNA Not Detected.**

That pattern usually means there is **no current hepatitis C infection**.

## The Difference in One Sentence

**Anti-HCV = evidence of an antibody response associated with HCV exposure.**

**HCV RNA = evidence that hepatitis C virus is currently present.**

That is the central concept behind hepatitis C diagnosis.

## What Is Anti-HCV?

**Anti-HCV** means antibodies against hepatitis C virus.

These antibodies are produced by the immune system after exposure to HCV.

Anti-HCV can be detected using:

-   Laboratory serological tests
-   Rapid antibody tests
-   Appropriate point-of-care screening systems

The [**Microsidd HCV 10 Minutes Fast Self Test Kit**](/products/hcv-10-minutes-fast-self-test-kit) is an initial rapid screening test designed to detect **anti-HCV antibodies** using fingerstick whole blood.

## What Does a Reactive HCV Antibody Result Mean?

A **Reactive Anti-HCV** result means antibodies associated with hepatitis C virus were detected.

However, a Reactive antibody result alone does not establish whether HCV is still present.

It can occur in someone with:

-   Current HCV infection
-   Previous HCV infection that cleared naturally
-   Previous HCV infection that was successfully treated
-   An occasional biological false-reactive antibody result

Therefore:

**Reactive Anti-HCV ≠ automatically current hepatitis C infection.**

## What Is HCV RNA?

**HCV RNA** is the genetic material of hepatitis C virus.

An HCV RNA test is a nucleic-acid test used to detect viral RNA in the blood.

If HCV RNA is detected, hepatitis C virus is currently present.

This is why HCV RNA is sometimes described as the test that establishes **current infection**.

## Anti-HCV vs HCV RNA: Quick Comparison

Feature

Anti-HCV Antibody Test

HCV RNA Test

What it detects

Antibodies to hepatitis C virus

Hepatitis C viral RNA

Main role

Initial screening

Establishing current infection

Result examples

Reactive / Non-Reactive

Detected / Not Detected

Can remain positive after cure?

Yes

No circulating RNA should remain after successful viral clearance

Detects infection earlier after exposure?

Usually later

Usually earlier

Can quantify viral load?

No

Yes, when a quantitative RNA assay is used

Useful for confirming current HCV?

Not by itself

Yes

Useful after previous HCV cure?

Limited because antibody often stays Reactive

Yes, when current infection or reinfection needs assessment

## The Standard HCV Testing Pathway

The general testing sequence is:

**Step 1 — Anti-HCV antibody test**  
↓

**If Non-Reactive:**  
No HCV antibodies detected in most situations.

**If Reactive:**  
↓  
**Step 2 — HCV RNA test**  
↓

**RNA Detected → Current HCV infection**

**RNA Not Detected → No current HCV infection in most situations**

## Why Should HCV RNA Follow a Reactive Antibody Test?

Because antibodies and virus are not the same thing.

The immune system can continue to retain antibodies even after the actual virus is gone.

Without HCV RNA testing, a Reactive antibody result cannot reliably distinguish between:

-   Current infection
-   Past resolved infection
-   Previously cured infection

This is why the antibody result should be viewed as the **screening step** rather than the end of the diagnostic pathway.

## Reactive Anti-HCV + RNA Detected

This combination indicates:

**Current HCV infection.**

Test

Result

Anti-HCV

Reactive

HCV RNA

Detected

The person should be linked to appropriate medical care and treatment evaluation.

Further assessment may include:

-   Liver-health evaluation
-   Fibrosis assessment
-   ALT and AST
-   Platelet count
-   Review of medications
-   Assessment for relevant coinfections
-   Hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccination assessment
-   Planning hepatitis C treatment

## Does RNA Detected Automatically Mean Chronic Hepatitis C?

**No.**

HCV RNA detection establishes that the virus is currently present.

However, current infection may be:

-   Acute / recently acquired
-   Chronic / persistent

HCV RNA detection by itself does not establish how long infection has been present.

Clinical history and appropriate follow-up are needed to determine the infection context.

## Reactive Anti-HCV + RNA Not Detected

This combination generally means:

**No current HCV infection.**

Test

Result

Anti-HCV

Reactive

HCV RNA

Not Detected

Possible explanations include:

-   Previous HCV infection that cleared naturally
-   Previous HCV infection that was successfully treated
-   Occasional biological false reactivity of the antibody result

## Does Reactive Antibody + RNA Not Detected Mean the Antibody Test Was Wrong?

Not necessarily.

A genuinely infected person can clear HCV while retaining anti-HCV antibodies.

Therefore:

**Reactive antibody + RNA Not Detected is a biologically valid result pattern.**

It should not automatically be described as a “false positive.”

## Can Hepatitis C Clear Without Treatment?

Yes.

Some people who acquire HCV spontaneously clear the infection through their immune response.

After spontaneous clearance:

**Anti-HCV may remain Reactive**

while:

**HCV RNA becomes Not Detected.**

WHO estimates that roughly 30% of people who acquire hepatitis C may clear the infection spontaneously.

## What Happens to HCV Antibodies After Natural Clearance?

They often remain detectable.

The antibody test therefore continues to show evidence that the immune system encountered hepatitis C virus even though the virus itself is no longer circulating.

## What Happens to HCV Antibodies After Successful Treatment?

They also generally remain detectable.

A person successfully cured of hepatitis C can continue to have:

**Reactive Anti-HCV**

for many years or indefinitely.

This is expected and does not mean treatment failed.

## Why Should an Antibody Test Not Be Used to Check for HCV Cure?

Because the antibody response can persist after the virus has been eliminated.

If treatment works:

**HCV RNA becomes undetectable according to the treatment-monitoring pathway.**

But:

**Anti-HCV often remains Reactive.**

Therefore, treatment response is assessed with HCV RNA rather than repeated antibody rapid tests.

## Can an HCV Rapid Test Tell Whether Treatment Worked?

No.

The [**Microsidd HCV Self Test**](/products/hcv-10-minutes-fast-self-test-kit) screens for antibodies.

It should not be used to decide whether antiviral treatment successfully eliminated HCV.

A person who has been successfully cured may continue to produce a Reactive rapid antibody result.

## What Is Qualitative HCV RNA?

A qualitative HCV RNA test primarily answers:

**Detected**

or:

**Not Detected.**

Its purpose is to identify whether circulating viral RNA is present.

## What Is Quantitative HCV RNA?

A quantitative HCV RNA assay both detects and measures viral RNA.

The result may be reported as a numerical concentration such as:

**IU/mL — International Units per millilitre.**

This is commonly referred to as the **HCV viral load**.

## Is HCV RNA the Same as Viral Load?

Not always.

“HCV RNA” is the broader term for detecting viral RNA.

An RNA assay can be:

-   **Qualitative** — Detected / Not Detected
-   **Quantitative** — Detects and measures the amount of viral RNA

Only a quantitative RNA assay provides a viral-load value.

## Does a High HCV Viral Load Mean Severe Liver Damage?

**Not necessarily.**

HCV viral load measures the amount of viral RNA in the blood.

It is not a direct measure of:

-   Liver fibrosis
-   Cirrhosis
-   Liver function
-   Liver-cancer risk at that moment

Liver disease severity requires separate assessment.

## How Is Liver Damage Assessed?

Depending on the clinical situation, assessment may include:

-   ALT
-   AST
-   Platelet count
-   FIB-4
-   Other non-invasive fibrosis scores
-   Transient elastography
-   Ultrasound or other imaging where indicated

An HCV antibody result cannot provide this information.

## Does a Dark HCV Rapid-Test Line Mean High RNA?

**No.**

Line darkness on a qualitative anti-HCV rapid test cannot be converted into an HCV RNA measurement.

Therefore:

**Dark antibody line ≠ high viral load.**

**Faint antibody line ≠ low viral load.**

Line intensity should not be used to estimate:

-   HCV RNA concentration
-   Disease severity
-   Liver damage
-   Duration of infection
-   Likelihood of cure

## Can Anti-HCV Be Non-Reactive While HCV RNA Is Detected?

Yes.

This can occur during **very early HCV infection**.

After exposure, viral RNA generally becomes detectable before the immune system has produced enough antibody for an anti-HCV test to become Reactive.

The early pattern can therefore be:

**Anti-HCV Non-Reactive**

+

**HCV RNA Detected.**

## How Soon Can HCV RNA Become Detectable?

HCV RNA can often become detectable approximately **1–2 weeks after exposure**.

This is considerably earlier than anti-HCV antibody detection in many people.

## How Long Can HCV Antibodies Take to Become Detectable?

In acute HCV infection, anti-HCV antibodies commonly take approximately **8–11 weeks** to become detectable.

Individual timing varies.

This explains why a recent exposure may require HCV RNA testing even if the antibody result is Non-Reactive.

## What Is the HCV Window Period?

The term **window period** describes the early phase after infection when a particular marker may not yet be detectable.

For HCV antibody testing, this means infection can sometimes already be present before antibodies become detectable.

During that early phase:

**HCV RNA testing may identify infection earlier than antibody testing.**

## What Should Happen After a Recent Possible HCV Exposure?

If there has been a recent potentially significant exposure, do not rely only on an early antibody rapid test.

Examples can include:

-   Needlestick exposure
-   Sharing injecting equipment
-   Exposure to potentially infected blood
-   Another recent percutaneous blood exposure

A healthcare professional can determine whether HCV RNA testing is appropriate.

## Why Can Repeating the Antibody Test Be Misleading After Previous HCV?

Someone who previously had hepatitis C commonly remains antibody Reactive.

Therefore, if that person later has another possible exposure:

**Repeating anti-HCV may simply remain Reactive from the old infection.**

It cannot tell whether a new infection occurred.

## How Is HCV Reinfection Detected?

When someone already has persistent anti-HCV antibodies from a previous infection, suspected reinfection should be evaluated using an appropriate **HCV RNA test**.

This is because RNA answers whether virus is currently present.

## Can Someone Get Hepatitis C Again After Cure?

Yes.

Successful treatment does not create reliable immunity against future HCV infection.

A person who was cured can become reinfected following another exposure.

## Does Reactive Anti-HCV Mean Someone Is Infectious?

Not by itself.

Because antibody can remain Reactive after viral clearance, anti-HCV alone cannot establish that circulating virus is currently present.

Current infection needs to be assessed with HCV RNA.

## Does HCV RNA Detected Mean Transmission Will Definitely Occur?

No.

RNA detection establishes current infection, but it does not mean transmission to another person is inevitable.

Transmission risk depends on the type of exposure and other circumstances.

HCV is primarily a blood-borne infection.

## Can HCV RNA Become Temporarily Undetectable?

Clinical interpretation of RNA results can depend on timing and context, particularly in suspected recent infection.

If there has been recent exposure, clinical evidence of hepatitis C or another reason for concern, repeat HCV RNA testing may sometimes be appropriate even after an initial RNA Not Detected result.

This decision should be made by a qualified healthcare professional.

## What If Anti-HCV Is Reactive but RNA Is Not Detected After Recent Exposure?

If very recent exposure is suspected, the timing of testing matters.

Depending on the clinical situation, a healthcare professional may recommend repeat HCV RNA testing.

The general statement “RNA Not Detected = no current infection” remains correct for most cases, but recent exposure is one circumstance where follow-up may be appropriate.

## Can a Different Antibody Assay Help Clarify a Reactive Result?

When HCV antibody is repeatedly Reactive but RNA is Not Detected, no current infection is present in most cases.

If there is a specific need to distinguish previous true antibody positivity from biological false reactivity, a different HCV antibody assay may sometimes be considered.

This is usually a laboratory decision rather than something that requires repeated home rapid testing.

## Should a Reactive Home HCV Test Be Repeated Several Times?

No.

After a valid Reactive antibody screening result, the clinically useful next step is not to keep repeating antibody tests.

Instead:

**Reactive Anti-HCV → Appropriate HCV RNA testing.**

## Can an HCV RNA Test Be Done After a Fingerstick Rapid Test?

Yes.

A Reactive fingerstick antibody screening result can be followed by an appropriate laboratory specimen for HCV RNA testing.

The laboratory determines the required specimen and collection method for the RNA assay being used.

## What Is Reflex HCV RNA Testing?

**Reflex testing** means that when a laboratory HCV antibody result is Reactive, the laboratory automatically performs HCV RNA testing using an appropriate available specimen without requiring the patient to begin the testing process again.

This helps reduce:

-   Incomplete HCV diagnosis
-   Additional visits
-   Loss to follow-up
-   Delay in identifying current infection

When available, antibody testing with reflex HCV RNA can make the diagnostic pathway more efficient.

## Why Is Reflex Testing Important?

An antibody-only result leaves the most important question unanswered:

**Is the virus currently present?**

Reflex RNA testing completes that diagnostic step more quickly.

## What Happens After HCV RNA Is Detected?

A person with detected HCV RNA should be linked to appropriate medical care.

Modern direct-acting antiviral therapy can cure the great majority of people with hepatitis C.

Evaluation usually includes assessment of:

-   Liver health
-   Fibrosis stage
-   Other medications
-   Other medical conditions
-   Relevant coinfections
-   Treatment suitability

## Can Hepatitis C Be Cured?

**Yes.**

Modern direct-acting antiviral medicines can cure more than 95% of people with hepatitis C in many treatment settings.

After successful treatment, HCV RNA becomes undetectable according to the appropriate treatment-response testing pathway.

The antibody, however, generally remains Reactive.

## Is There a Vaccine for Hepatitis C?

No preventive HCV vaccine is currently available.

This differs from hepatitis B, for which effective vaccination is available.

## HCV Antibody vs HCV RNA vs HBsAg

Test

What It Detects

Main Purpose

Anti-HCV

Antibodies associated with hepatitis C exposure

Initial HCV screening

HCV RNA

Hepatitis C viral RNA

Determines current HCV infection

HBsAg

Hepatitis B surface antigen

Screening/detection marker for current HBV infection

These markers should not be confused simply because hepatitis B and hepatitis C both affect the liver.

## HCV Antibody vs HCV RNA During Pregnancy

The biological interpretation remains the same during pregnancy:

**Reactive Anti-HCV = maternal HCV antibodies detected.**

**HCV RNA Detected = current maternal HCV infection.**

A Reactive maternal antibody result alone does not establish current maternal infection and does not diagnose hepatitis C in the baby.

## Are HCV Pregnancy-Screening Recommendations the Same Everywhere?

No.

Recommendations vary by jurisdiction and public-health programme.

For example, United States CDC guidance recommends HCV screening during each pregnancy in nearly all settings.

WHO's current global framework does not apply an identical universal pregnancy-specific HCV recommendation everywhere; testing approaches can depend on population prevalence and applicable programme guidance.

Therefore, antenatal HCV testing should follow the relevant national or institutional protocol.

## Does HCV RNA in the Mother Mean the Baby Has HCV?

No.

Maternal RNA detection confirms current infection in the mother.

It does not independently diagnose the infant.

Infants with perinatal HCV exposure require their own age-appropriate testing pathway.

Read:

[**HCV Testing During Pregnancy & Mother-to-Child Transmission**](/blogs/knowledge-hub/hcv-testing-during-pregnancy)

## Can Maternal Anti-HCV Antibodies Be Detected in the Baby?

Maternal antibodies can cross the placenta.

This means infant HCV antibody interpretation differs from adult testing and requires an age-appropriate clinical approach.

A maternal rapid-test result should never be used as a diagnosis of the infant.

## Microsidd HCV Rapid Test and HCV RNA: Different Roles

The [**Microsidd HCV 10 Minutes Fast Self Test Kit**](/products/hcv-10-minutes-fast-self-test-kit) is designed for initial **anti-HCV antibody screening**.

Microsidd HCV Rapid Test

Laboratory HCV RNA Test

Detects Anti-HCV antibodies

Detects HCV RNA

Fingerstick whole-blood screening

Uses the laboratory's validated specimen type

Approximately 10-minute screening result

Laboratory or appropriate molecular-testing workflow

Reactive / Non-Reactive

Detected / Not Detected, or quantitative viral load

Identifies antibody reactivity

Establishes current viral infection

The rapid test is therefore the **screening entry point**, not a substitute for HCV RNA when current infection needs to be determined.

## The Most Important HCV Testing Equation

**Anti-HCV Reactive**  
≠  
**Automatically Current HCV**

Instead:

**Anti-HCV Reactive**  
↓  
**HCV RNA**  
↓

**RNA Detected = Current HCV infection**

**RNA Not Detected = No current HCV infection in most cases**

## Common Anti-HCV vs HCV RNA Mistakes

-   Calling an antibody rapid test a direct virus test
-   Assuming Reactive anti-HCV automatically means current infection
-   Assuming Reactive anti-HCV automatically means chronic infection
-   Assuming RNA detection automatically means chronic rather than potentially acute infection
-   Using antibody testing to monitor treatment success
-   Expecting antibodies to disappear after cure
-   Using rapid-test line darkness to estimate RNA viral load
-   Using viral load alone to estimate liver damage
-   Assuming Non-Reactive antibody excludes very recent infection
-   Repeating antibody tests instead of obtaining RNA after a Reactive result
-   Using antibody testing to detect reinfection in someone already antibody Reactive
-   Assuming Reactive antibody + RNA Not Detected must mean the antibody test was wrong
-   Using a maternal antibody or RNA result as a diagnosis of the baby

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between HCV antibody and HCV RNA?

HCV antibody testing detects the immune system's antibodies associated with hepatitis C exposure. HCV RNA testing detects the genetic material of hepatitis C virus and determines whether current infection is present.

### Does Reactive Anti-HCV mean I currently have hepatitis C?

Not necessarily. A Reactive antibody result can occur with current infection, previously resolved infection or previously treated infection. HCV RNA testing is needed to establish current infection.

### What does HCV RNA Detected mean?

It indicates that hepatitis C virus is currently present in the blood.

### Does HCV RNA Detected automatically mean chronic hepatitis C?

No. RNA detection establishes current infection but does not by itself distinguish acute from chronic infection.

### What does Anti-HCV Reactive but RNA Not Detected mean?

It means there is no current HCV infection in most situations. Previous natural clearance, successful treatment or occasional biological false antibody reactivity can produce this pattern.

### Can HCV antibodies remain after the virus has cleared?

Yes. Anti-HCV antibodies commonly remain detectable after spontaneous clearance.

### Can HCV antibodies remain after successful treatment?

Yes. A cured person commonly continues to have Reactive anti-HCV antibody results.

### Can an antibody test tell whether HCV treatment worked?

No. HCV RNA testing is used to evaluate whether circulating virus remains after treatment.

### Can I become Non-Reactive for HCV antibody after cure?

Some antibody patterns can vary over time, but anti-HCV commonly remains detectable after cure and should not be used as the measure of treatment success.

### What is HCV viral load?

HCV viral load is the quantity of viral RNA measured using an appropriate quantitative HCV RNA assay.

### Is every HCV RNA test quantitative?

No. RNA testing can be qualitative, reporting Detected or Not Detected, or quantitative, reporting the amount of viral RNA.

### Does a dark HCV rapid-test line mean high HCV RNA?

No. Rapid antibody-test line intensity cannot be converted into a viral-load value.

### Does high HCV RNA mean severe liver disease?

Not necessarily. Viral load and liver-disease severity are different measurements.

### Can Anti-HCV be Non-Reactive while RNA is Detected?

Yes. This can occur during very early infection before detectable antibodies have developed.

### How soon can HCV RNA become detectable after exposure?

HCV RNA can commonly become detectable around 1–2 weeks after exposure.

### How long do HCV antibodies take to appear?

In acute infection, antibodies commonly become detectable around 8–11 weeks after exposure, although timing varies.

### What should I do after a recent exposure if my HCV antibody test is Non-Reactive?

Seek professional evaluation. HCV RNA testing may be appropriate because RNA can become detectable before antibodies.

### What is reflex HCV RNA testing?

It is a testing process in which a laboratory automatically performs HCV RNA testing after a Reactive HCV antibody result using an appropriate available specimen.

### Why is reflex testing useful?

It reduces incomplete diagnosis and helps determine current infection without unnecessary delays or additional testing visits.

### Can hepatitis C clear naturally?

Yes. Some people spontaneously clear HCV but remain anti-HCV antibody Reactive.

### Can hepatitis C be cured?

Yes. Modern direct-acting antiviral medicines can cure the great majority of people with hepatitis C.

### Can I get hepatitis C again after being cured?

Yes. Previous infection and successful treatment do not provide reliable immunity against reinfection.

### How is reinfection tested if my HCV antibody is already Reactive?

HCV RNA testing is used because the antibody test may remain Reactive from the previous infection.

### Does Reactive Anti-HCV during pregnancy mean current maternal HCV?

Not by itself. HCV RNA testing is required to determine whether current maternal infection is present.

### Does maternal HCV RNA Detected mean the baby has hepatitis C?

No. It establishes current infection in the mother. The exposed infant requires a separate age-appropriate testing pathway.

### Is HCV testing during pregnancy recommended everywhere in exactly the same way?

No. Recommendations differ by jurisdiction and healthcare programme. Follow the applicable antenatal testing protocol.

## Continue Through the Microsidd HCV / Hepatitis C Hub

-   [HCV Rapid Test Kit Complete Guide](/blogs/knowledge-hub/hcv-rapid-test-kit-complete-guide)
-   [How to Use an HCV Rapid Test Kit](/blogs/knowledge-hub/how-to-use-hcv-rapid-test-kit)
-   [HCV Rapid Test: Reactive vs Non-Reactive Results](/blogs/knowledge-hub/hcv-rapid-test-reactive-vs-non-reactive)
-   [HCV Rapid Test Do's, Don'ts & Common Errors](/blogs/knowledge-hub/hcv-rapid-test-dos-donts-common-errors)
-   [HCV Rapid Test Storage & Expiry Guide](/blogs/knowledge-hub/hcv-rapid-test-storage-expiry)
-   [HCV Testing During Pregnancy & Mother-to-Child Transmission](/blogs/knowledge-hub/hcv-testing-during-pregnancy)

## Return to the Maternal & Infectious Disease Screening Pathway

-   [Pregnancy Confirmed? First Antenatal Visit & Important Screening Tests](/blogs/knowledge-hub/positive-pregnancy-first-antenatal-visit-tests)
-   [Antenatal Infection Screening: HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B & HCV](/blogs/knowledge-hub/antenatal-infection-screening-hiv-syphilis-hepatitis-b-hcv)
-   [HIV Testing During Pregnancy & Antenatal Care](/blogs/knowledge-hub/hiv-testing-during-pregnancy-antenatal-care)
-   [Hepatitis B / HBsAg Screening During Pregnancy](/blogs/knowledge-hub/hepatitis-b-hbsag-screening-pregnancy)
-   [Syphilis Screening During Pregnancy & Prevention of Congenital Syphilis](/blogs/knowledge-hub/syphilis-screening-during-pregnancy)

## View the Microsidd HCV 10 Minutes Fast Self Test Kit

[**Microsidd HCV 10 Minutes Fast Self Test Kit – 1 Test Mono Pack**](/products/hcv-10-minutes-fast-self-test-kit)

The current Microsidd product is designed for initial home screening for **anti-HCV antibodies** using fingerstick whole blood and generally provides a result in approximately 10 minutes.

A Reactive home-screening result should be followed by appropriate professional evaluation and HCV RNA testing to determine whether current hepatitis C infection is present.

## Medical Information Notice

This article is intended for general educational and product-information purposes. It does not replace the manufacturer's Instructions for Use, laboratory diagnosis, hepatitis C treatment guidance or advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

A Reactive Anti-HCV result means antibodies associated with hepatitis C virus were detected. It does not by itself establish current active HCV infection.

An appropriate HCV RNA test is required to determine whether hepatitis C virus is currently present. HCV RNA detection establishes current infection but does not by itself determine whether infection is acute or chronic.

A Non-Reactive HCV antibody result may not exclude very recent infection before detectable antibodies have developed. Recent potential exposure may require HCV RNA testing regardless of the initial antibody result.

Anti-HCV antibody testing should not be used to determine whether antiviral treatment succeeded because antibodies commonly remain detectable after spontaneous clearance or successful treatment.

Pregnancy-related HCV testing and infant follow-up should follow the applicable national or institutional antenatal and paediatric protocol.

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