Immunoassay test for evaluation of seroprevalence of HBV and HCV infection among patients attending a tertiary care hospital

Viral Hepatitis is a major healthcare problem worldwide and is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Aim of the study is to assess the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C viral infection among patients attending a tertiary care hospital. A prospective study was done from a period of 20 months (May 2016 to December 2017) on patients attending a tertiary care hospital. Serum samples were taken from patients for testing HBV and HCV infection using rapid immunochromatographic test and ELISA.