Nasal swab samples and real-time polymerase chain reaction assays in community-based, longitudinal studies of respiratory viruses: the importance of sample integrity and quality control.

Alsaleh, Asma N

Nasal swab samples and real-time polymerase chain reaction assays in community-based, longitudinal studies of respiratory viruses: the importance of sample integrity and quality control. [electronic resource] - BMC infectious diseases Jan 2014 - 15 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Observational Study; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1471-2334

10.1186/1471-2334-14-15 doi


Cohort Studies
DNA--analysis
Endogenous Retroviruses
Fungi
Humans
Infant
Longitudinal Studies
Quality Control
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Respiratory Tract Infections--virology
Specimen Handling--standards
Viruses--isolation & purification