Effect on biochemical values of heat treatment of plasma for the safe handling of samples from AIDS patients. NLM AIDSLINE Important note: Information in this article was accurate in 1987. The state of the art may have changed since the publication date.

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Effect on biochemical values of heat treatment of plasma for the safe handling of samples from AIDS patients.

Ann Clin Biochem. 1986 Jan;23 ( Pt 1):102-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/87024276
Collinson PO; Stein PE; Light PK

Abstract: There is widespread concern amongst laboratory workers over the risks of exposure to human T cell lymphotrophic virus III [HTLV III] and the possibility of the subsequent development of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome [AIDS]. HTLV III is thermolabile and is completely inactivated by heating at 56 degrees C for 30 min. We have studied the effect that such heating would have on analyses performed routinely in our laboratory.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/BLOOD/*TRANSMISSION Alkaline Phosphatase/BLOOD Bicarbonates/BLOOD Blood Chemical Analysis Chlorides/BLOOD Comparative Study Creatinine/BLOOD Heat Human JOURNAL ARTICLE

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