Performance validation of western blot for anti-HIV antibody detection in blood samples collected on filter paper (DBS)
ABSTRACT Introduction: For conducting field studies on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) serodiagnosis, the use of samples collected on filter paper [dried blood spot (DBS)] is profitable owing to the simplicity in handling and delivering them. Because of these characteristics, the use of DBS is r...
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Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica
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Series: | Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial |
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