Comparative evaluation of Aptima HIV-1 Qualitative RNA assay performance using plasma and serum specimens from persons with established HIV-1 infection
Journal of Clinical VirologyPublished 17 October 2011
Steven F. Ethridge, Laura G. Wesolowski, Muazzam Nasrullah, Melanie S. Kennedy, Kevin P. Delaney, Debra Candal
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In specimens from persons with established infections, Aptima performed with similar sensitivity when used with serum or plasma, and using serum for immunoassay screening and supplemental testing may provide added convenience for laboratories.
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In specimens from persons with established infections, Aptima performed with similar sensitivity when used with serum or plasma. Using serum for immunoassay screening and supplemental testing may provide added convenience for laboratories.
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