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Standardisation of nucleic acid amplification techniques (NAT) for the detection of viral contamination of blood and blood products.

Author(s) : SALDANHA J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Based on the results of collaborative studies, working reagents for NAT assays for HCV RNA, HAV RNA, HIV RNA and parvovirus B19 DNA have been established. Data on the performance of the HCV working reagent over approximately two years have indicated an improvement in the sensitivity of assays, both in-house and commercial. A WHO International standard for HCV RNA NAT assays was established in 1997 based on the results of a collaborative study.

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  • Original title: Standardisation of nucleic acid amplification techniques (NAT) for the detection of viral contamination of blood and blood products.
  • Record ID : 2000-1030
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Cryo-Letters - vol. 20 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1999/05
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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