| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6120596 | Journal of Clinical Virology | 2014 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
DBS from venipuncture and fingerstick perform well at the failure threshold of 5000 copies/ml. Fingerstick specimen source may improve access to virologic treatment monitoring in resource-limited settings given task-shifting in high-volume, low-resource facilities.
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Authors
Sarah E. Rutstein, Deborah Kamwendo, Lebah Lugali, Isaac Thengolose, Gerald Tegha, Susan A. Fiscus, Julie A.E. Nelson, Mina C. Hosseinipour, Abdoulaye Sarr, Sundeep Gupta, Frank Chimbwandira, Reuben Mwenda, Ronald Mataya,