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Non-Invasive Detection of Viral Antibodies Using Oral Flocked Swabs
Abstract
Abstract
Salivary antibodies are useful in surveillance and vaccination studies. However, low antibody levels and degradation by endonucleases are problematic. Oral flocked swabs are a potential non-invasive alternative to blood for detecting viral antibodies. Serum and saliva collected from 50 healthy volunteers were stored at −80°C; dried swabs at room temperature. Seroprevalence for Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Varicella-Zoster …
Authors
Speicher DJ; Luinstra K; Smith EJ; Castriciano S; Smieja M
DOI
10.1101/536227
Preprint server
bioRxiv