Evaluation of antiretroviral drug concentrations in minimally invasive specimens for potential development of point of care drug assays.
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DOI: 10.1089/aid.2020.0187
Abstract: Point of care (POC) tests for antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) could help improve individual adherence. This study sought to define the utility of urine, blood, and buccal swabs as minimally invasive specimens amenable to development of… read more here.
Keywords: drug; minimally invasive; invasive specimens; point care ... See more keywords
BRCA testing on buccal swab to improve access to healthcare and cancer prevention: a performance evaluation
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DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2022-003718
Abstract: Objective BRCA1/2 (BRCA) genetic testing allows patients with high-grade serous ovarian cancer to receive appropriate medical management with molecular target therapy and prevention strategies. Most of the BRCA sequencing methods use blood as the primary… read more here.
Keywords: brca testing; buccal swab; buccal swabs; cancer ... See more keywords
Microbial contamination and composition of oral samples subjected to clinical whole genome sequencing
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1081424
Abstract: Biological material from the oral cavity is an excellent source of samples for genetic diagnostics. This is because collection is quick, easy-to-access, and non-invasive. We have set-up clinical whole genome sequence testing for patients with… read more here.
Keywords: contamination; swabs saliva; clinical whole; genome ... See more keywords