DBS TaT in Peer-assisted Telemedicine for Hepatitis C

Dried Blood Spot (DBS) testing for HCV DCHEQ and Baseline Surveys If at high risk for liver fibrosis, blood draw prior to treatment initiation If low risk for liver fibrosis, Telemedicine visit with PATHS provider HCV treatment initiation Transient elastography (TEG)

Point-of-care or DBS testing for HCV Blood draw to test liver fibrosis DCHEQ and Baseline Surveys Telemedicine visit with PATHS provider HCV treatment initiation Transient elastography (TEG)