| Literature DB >> 19005148 |
Ryan J S Kerr1, Gray Player, Susan A Fiscus, Julie A E Nelson.
Abstract
The Gen-Probe Aptima human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) RNA assay was adapted for the diagnosis of HIV infection in infants by using dried blood spots. The assay was 99% sensitive (128/129) and 100% specific (162/162). This may prove useful in resource-limited settings, since it precludes the need for a phlebotomist and maintenance of a cold chain.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 19005148 PMCID: PMC2620881 DOI: 10.1128/JCM.01521-08
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Microbiol ISSN: 0095-1137 Impact factor: 5.948