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Dried blood spots collected on filter paper: an international resource for the diagnosis and genetic characterization of human immunodeficiency virus type-1.
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 1 Jan 2000
Cassol S A, Read S, Weniger B G, Gomez P, Lapointe N, Ou C Y, Babu P G
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The collection of dried blood spots (DBS) on filter paper provides a powerful approach for the development of large-scale, population-based screening programs. DBS methods are particularly valuable in developing countries and isolated rural regions where resources are limited. Large numbers of field specimens can be economically collected and shipped to centralized reference laboratories for genetic and (or)...
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