Measurement of viral load by the automated Abbott real-time HIV-1 assay using dried blood spots collected and processed in Malawi and Mozambique.

Journal: South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde

PMID: 26792161

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The use of dried blood spots (DBS) for HIV-1 viral load quantification can greatly improve access to viral monitoring for HIV-infected patients receiving treatment in resource-limited settings.

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Fulvio Erba

Department of Clinical Science and Translational Medicine, University of Roma Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy. erba@med.uniroma2.it.
Davide Brambilla
Susanna Ceffa
Fausto Ciccacci
Richard Luhanga
Zita Sidumo
Leonardo Palombi
Sandro Mancinelli
Maria Cristina Marazzi
Mauro Andreotti
Marina Giuliano

Keywords

Automation Dried Blood Spot Testing HIV Infections HIV-1 Humans Malawi Mozambique Predictive Value of Tests RNA, Viral Sensitivity and Specificity Viral Load

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Measurement of viral load by the automated Abbott real-time HIV-1 assay using dried blood spots collected and processed in Malawi and Mozambique.

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