Performance validation of western blot for anti-HIV antibody detection in blood samples collected on filter paper (DBS)
Marcia J. Castejon; Rosemeire Yamashiro; Carmem Aparecida F. Oliveira; Maria Amélia S. M. VerasJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2017;53(1):5-12DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20170002 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: For conducting field studies on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) serodiagnosis, the use of samples collected on filter paper [dried blood spot (DBS)] is profitable owing to the simplicity in handling and delivering them. Because […]