Abstract
The stability of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) DNA in whole blood collected on filter paper (FTA Card) was evaluated. After >4 years of storage at room temperature in the dark our qualitative assay detected virus at a rate similar to that of our initial test (58 of 60, 97%; P = 0.16), suggesting long-term HIV-1 DNA stability.
MeSH terms
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / blood
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Blood Specimen Collection / methods
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DNA, Viral / blood*
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DNA, Viral / isolation & purification
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HIV Infections / blood
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HIV Infections / diagnosis*
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HIV-1 / classification*
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HIV-1 / isolation & purification*
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Humans
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Paper
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Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
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Reproducibility of Results
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Sensitivity and Specificity