Whatman FTA cards versus plasma specimens for the quantitation of HIV-1 RNA using two real-time PCR assays.
Abdourahamane YacoubaMalika CongoGérard Komonsira DiomaHermann SomlareDavid CoulidiatyKalifa OuattaraLassana SangarePublished in: Access microbiology (2020)
Our study demonstrates the feasibility of using FTA card filter paper for HIV-1 viral load testing. However, further studies will be required for the validation of the use of FTA card filter paper in HIV-1 treatment monitoring.