Blood collection on filter paper for HIV antibodies detection: experience of SampaCentro Project

Introduction: Blood samples collected on filter paper (dried blood spot [DBS]) is an immunoassay that has been used for antibodies screening. Objective: To evaluate the strategy of DBS blood collection for detection of HIV antibodies, evaluation of Q-Preven HIV 1 + 2 - DBS kit lot, and to analyze th...

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Main Authors: Marcia J. Castejon, Rosemeire Yamashiro, Carmem A. F. Oliveira, Carmen Lúcia Soares, Maria Amélia S. M. Veras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica 2015-04-01
Series:Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1676-24442015000200091&lng=en&tlng=en