| Literature DB >> 12089286 |
Keith R Jerome1, Meei-Li Huang, Anna Wald, Stacy Selke, Lawrence Corey.
Abstract
Viral DNA stored for extended periods can be amplified by PCR. However, it is unknown whether stored specimens give accurate quantitative results by newer real-time PCR techniques. We therefore compared herpes simplex virus DNA levels in specimens before and after 16 months of storage. The levels of viral DNA remained stable whether the DNA was stored as purified DNA or unextracted DNA in a whole specimen.Mesh:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12089286 PMCID: PMC120597 DOI: 10.1128/JCM.40.7.2609-2611.2002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Microbiol ISSN: 0095-1137 Impact factor: 5.948