Publications by authors named "Joshua Euchie D Robles"
Indian J Med Microbiol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- COVID-19 remains a significant global health issue, and dried blood spot (DBS) sampling offers a less invasive, low-volume blood collection method for diagnosis, eliminating the need for medical personnel.
- A systematic review analyzing 57 studies indicated that DBS samples, often obtained via finger pricking, demonstrated greater stability and favorable results when stored in lower temperatures, primarily used for serological tests like ELISA.
- The DBS method showed excellent diagnostic performance, achieving up to 100% sensitivity and specificity for various assays, making it a promising alternative for COVID-19 testing across diverse populations.
