Publications by authors named "Manuel F Villalba-Miranda"
Prev Vet Med
November 2019
Article Synopsis
- FTA cards® are useful for storing and transporting viral RNA samples, especially in challenging fieldwork conditions.
- A systematic review assessed the effectiveness, handling protocols, and biosafety measures associated with FTA cards®, analyzing 47 relevant studies about their use in agricultural and clinical settings.
- The review highlighted varying methods of RNA extraction and concerns about virus inactivation, indicating that while FTA cards® can be beneficial, some viruses may remain infective after storage.
