07/01/2026
Define the Load. Defend the Liver. 🩺🧬
January is Liver Cancer and Viral Hepatitis Awareness and Prevention Month in the Philippines, as mandated by Republic Act No. 10526. For hepatologists, this observance is a reminder that the path to reducing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) burden begins with precise viral quantification.
Clinical evidence demonstrates that the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma follows a biological gradient relative to serum HBV-DNA levels (Chen et al., NEJM). Because of this relationship, accurate and highly sensitive monitoring is non-negotiable. RT-PCR remains the gold standard for assessing viral replication and determining treatment eligibility (EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines, 2017).
The Xpert® HBV Viral Load test utilizes gold-standard RT-PCR precision with the speed required for modern clinical practice. It empowers clinicians to:
• Precisely Define the Load: Accurately measure viremia to guide NAs (Nucleos(t)ide Analogues) initiation.
• Effectively Defend the Liver: Monitor treatment efficacy to mitigate the risk of progression to cirrhosis and HCC.
Let’s lead the way in liver cancer prevention through evidence-based diagnostics.
Define the Load. Defend the Liver.