Performance characteristics of a quantitative PCR assay on repository stool specimens and smeared filter-paper cards
Abstract Objective Stool repositories are a valuable resource for retrospective analyses including quantitative PCR assays to distinguish between asymptomatic shedding and clinical disease. The suitability of archival specimens for this purpose is unclear and requires assessment. We conducted a pilo...
Main Authors: | Michele D. Tisdale, Indrani Mitra, Andrea J. McCoy, Mark P. Simons, Nathanael D. Reynolds, Brett E. Swierczewski, Jie Liu, Eric R. Houpt, Jamie A. Fraser, Mark S. Riddle, David R. Tribble, Tahaniyat Lalani |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-10-01
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Series: | BMC Research Notes |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-020-05340-7 |
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