Quantitative stability of DNA after extended storage of clinical specimens as determined by real-time PCR.
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Viral DNA stored for extended periods can be amplified by PCR. However, it is unknown whether stored specimens give accurate quantitative results by newer real-time PCR techniques. We therefore compared herpes simplex virus DNA levels in specimens before and after 16 months of storage. The levels of viral DNA remained stable whether the DNA was stored as purified DNA or unextracted DNA in a whole specimen.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 40 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002