Aspergillus DNA contamination in blood collection tubes.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Fungal polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based diagnostic methods are at risk for contamination. Sample collection containers were investigated for fungal DNA contamination using real-time PCR assays. Up to 18% of blood collection tubes were contaminated with fungal DNA, probably Aspergillus fumigatus. Lower proportions of contamination in other vessels were observed.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Harrison, E; Stalhberger, T; Whelan, R; Sugrue, M; Wingard, JR; Alexander, BD; Follett, SA; Bowyer, P; Denning, DW; Aspergillus Technology Consortium (AsTeC),
Published Date
- August 2010
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 67 / 4
Start / End Page
- 392 - 394
PubMed ID
- 20638611
Pubmed Central ID
- 20638611
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1879-0070
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2010.02.028
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States