Comparison of four extraction methods for the detection of hepatitis B virus DNA in dried blood spot samples

Abstract The dried blood spot (DBS) samples are a useful resource for viral DNA isolation and important in increasing access to HBV diagnosis. However, the choice of the DNA extraction method is crucial for reliable results. We compared the reliability of four DNA extraction methods using DBS sample...

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Main Authors: Cristianne Sousa Bezerra, Moyra Machado Portilho, Cristiane Cunha Frota, Lívia Melo Villar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-04-01
Series:MicrobiologyOpen
Subjects:
DBS
PCR
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/mbo3.1161