Multi-mycotoxin analysis using dried blood spots and dried serum spots [PDF]
In this study, a rapid multi-mycotoxin approach was developed for biomonitoring and quantification of 27 important mycotoxins and mycotoxin metabolites in human blood samples. HPLC-MS/MS detection was used for the analysis of dried serum spots (DSS) and dried blood spots (DBS).
Osteresch, Bernd +3 more
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Novel approach for deriving genome wide SNP analysis data from archived blood spots [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The ability to transport and store DNA at room temperature in low volumes has the advantage of optimising cost, time and storage space.
Walling, Grant A +16 more
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Pharmacokinetic study of praziquantel enantiomers and its main metabolite R-trans-4-OH-PZQ in plasma, blood and dried blood spots in Opisthorchis viverrini-infected patients [PDF]
Praziquantel (PZQ) is the treatment of choice for infections with the liver fluke Opisthorchis viverrini, a major health problem in Southeast Asia. However, pharmacokinetic (PK) studies investigating the disposition of PZQ enantiomers (R- and S-PZQ) and ...
Jennifer Keiser +31 more
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Dried Blood Spots for Measuring Vibrio cholerae-specific Immune Responses. [PDF]
BACKGROUND:Vibrio cholerae causes over 2 million cases of cholera and 90,000 deaths each year. Serosurveillance can be a useful tool for estimating the intensity of cholera transmission and prioritizing populations for cholera control interventions ...
Anita S Iyer +12 more
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Validation of a novel automated system, Fluispotter®, for serial sampling of dried blood spots
Repeated blood sampling is required in certain clinical and research settings, which is currently performed by drawing blood from venous catheters requiring manual handling of each sample at the time of collection.
Jesper Krogh +7 more
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Advances in the use of dried blood spots on filter paper to monitor kidney disease [PDF]
Patients with kidney disease require frequent blood tests to monitor their kidney function, which is particularly difficult for young children and the elderly.
Carla Nicola, Vandréa de Souza
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The profiling of DNA methylation modifications in peripheral blood has significant potential to determine risk factors for human disease. Little is known concerning the sensitivity of DNA methylation profiles to ex vivo sample handling.
Aya Sasaki +9 more
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Dried Blood Spot in Laboratory: Directions and Prospects [PDF]
Over the past few years, dried blood spot (DBS) technology has become a convenient tool in both qualitative and quantitative biological analysis. DBS technology consists of a membrane carrier (MC) on the surface of which a biomaterial sample becomes absorbed.
Kristina Malsagova +5 more
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Analytical methods used in conjunction with dried blood spots. [PDF]
Review of different analytical methods used to obtain medically related data from dried blood spots.
Tanna, Sangeeta +3 more
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Hepatitis C Core-Antigen Testing from Dried Blood Spots
In order to expand hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening, a change in the diagnostic paradigm is warranted to improve accessibility and decrease costs, such as utilizing dried blood spot (DBS) collection. In our study, blood from 68 patients with chronic HCV
Mia J. Biondi +16 more
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