A feasibility study on the effects of Triton X-100 for the in vitro inactivation of Ebola virus on haematological assays.

Aims: The aim of this study was to check the effect of Triton X-100 on various, commonly used haematology test parameters.

Methods: Anonymised blood samples were treated with 10 µL of 10% Triton X-100 per 1 mL of blood. Treated and untreated samples were tested in parallel for blood film morphology, complete blood counts (CBCs), flow cytometry, blood grouping and antibody screens.