Although detection of total antibodies by enzyme immunoassay ELISA is the diagnostic test of choice 2-4, false negatives can occur in immunocompromised patients suffering from renal failure or cryoglobulinemia associated with HCV 3.
Sin embargo, pueden presentarse falsos negativos en pacientes con inmunocompromiso, con falla renal o con crioglobulinemia asociada a VHC 3.