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Nikolay Yu Saushkin1, Jeanne V Samsonova2, Alexander P Osipov2
1Faculty of Chemistry, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991, Moscow, Russia.
Abstract:
We recently proposed a new so-called strip-dried format aimed for convenient use of dried biomaterial in diagnostic purposes. In this work, 334 blood samples obtained in strip-dried form were used for bovine leucosis analysis with ELISA and real-time PCR methods. High percentage of seropositive animals (18.3%) let us estimate both indirect (serological) and direct methods applicability for the analysis of strip-dried blood samples and also to compare them (PCR results concurred with ELISA in 93.4% cases). Parallel analysis of native and corresponding strip-dried samples approved the proposed format as a reliable analytical way of sampling being in 100% concordance with conventional serum/whole blood ELISA and PCR analysis. Even distribution of antibodies against bovine leukemia virus along the membrane carrier was demonstrated by square-to-square analyzing of the sample strip (CV not exceeded 7%). Also, strip-dried blood samples showed enhanced stability at elevated temperatures comparing to liquid serum. The proposed strip-blood format is a promising way of sampling, storage and transportation and can find application in veterinary practice for infectious disease monitoring.
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