Multiplex real-time RT-PCR for the determination of HCV Genotypes
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Corresponding author: Keith R. Jerome, MD, PhD Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center 1100 Fairview Avenue N, D3-100 Seattle, Washington 98109 Telephone: +1 206 667-6793 Facsimile: +1 206 667-4411 E-mail: [email protected] AC EP TE D Copyright © 2006, American Society for Microbiology and/or the Listed Authors/Institutions. All Rights Reserved. J. Clin. Microbiol. doi:10.1128/JCM.01230-06 JCM Accepts, published online ahead of print on 20 September 2006
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