Abstract
Blood samples held at either 4 degrees C or room temperature for 1 day had similar mean decreases in number of cytomegalovirus antigenemia-positive cells (52 to 55%) and similar false-negative test results (13 to 14%). After 2 days, samples held at 4 degrees C showed no further decline, whereas samples held at room temperature had a mean 81% decrease in positive cells, a 32% false-negative rate, and a more marked deterioration in cell morphology.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Antigens, Viral / blood*
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Bone Marrow Transplantation
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Cold Temperature
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / blood
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / complications
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / diagnosis*
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False Negative Reactions
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Fluorescent Antibody Technique
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HIV Infections / complications
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Hot Temperature
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Humans
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Leukocytes / virology
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Phosphoproteins / blood
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Specimen Handling*
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Time Factors
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Viral Matrix Proteins / blood
Substances
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Antigens, Viral
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Phosphoproteins
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Viral Matrix Proteins
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cytomegalovirus matrix protein 65kDa