Stability of Human Immunodeficiency Virus serological markers in samples collected as HemaSpot and Whatman 903 Dried Blood Spots.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY(2018)
摘要
Dried blood spots (DBS) are frequently used in clinical testing for bio-surveillance, infectious disease and confirmatory testing, and clinical trials, particularly for populations in remote areas. The HemaSpot-HF blood collection device (HS) provides an alternative format to the Whatman 903 cards (903) to simplify sample collection and processing. In this study, the performance of the HS was compared to that of the 903 using previously characterized clinical specimens and HIV seroconversion panels known to exhibit markers of early human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HS and 903 samples were prepared and tested by Bio-Rad GS HIV Combo Ag/Ab enzyme immunoassay (EIA), GS HIV-1/-2 Plus O EIA, GS HIV-1 Western blot, and HIV-1 Geenius assays. Both HS and 903 performed well for up to 6 months at room temperature, but a marked loss of Western blot and low titer antibody signals from early infection samples was observed in samples stored for 180 days at elevated (37 to 45 degrees C) temperatures and high humidity (95%). HemaSpot samples placed in sealed bags with additional desiccant were protected from degradation and showed improved signal recovery relative to that of the 903. HS was easier to use than the 903 and showed higher sensitivity and reproducibility for early infection samples and improved stability.
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dried blood spot,HemaSpot,stability,diagnostics,Whatman 903 cards,human immunodeficiency virus
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