Long-term storage limits PCR-based analyses of malaria parasites in archival dried blood spots

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Blood samples collected in epidemiological and clinical investigations and then stored, often at room temperature, as blood spots dried on a filter paper have become one of the most popular source of material for further molecular an...

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Main Authors: Hwang Joyce, Jaroensuk Juthamas, Leimanis Mara L, Russell Bruce, McGready Rose, Day Nicholas, Snounou George, Nosten Francois, Imwong Mallika
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/339