Comparison of dried blood spot (DBS) and plasma HIV-1 viral load measurements using Roche COBAS AmpliPrep/COBAS TaqMan assay, Northwest Ethiopia

Abstract Introduction Quantitative determination of HIV-1 viral load measurements using plasma samples has been widely applicable for prompt monitoring at baseline and following initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). However, improper mixing of whole blood with anticoagulants du...

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Published in:	Virology Journal
Main Authors:	Firehiwot Kebede, Getu Girmay, Gezahegn Bewket, Muluneh Assefa, Tadelo Wondmagegn, Mulualem Lemma, Nega Berhane
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-05-01
Subjects:	Human immunodeficiency virus HIV viral load Plasma Dried blood spot Northwest Ethiopia
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-025-02762-2