Article: Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 virus in saliva using a guanidium based transport medium suitable for RT-PCR diagnostic assays.
medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences
2021
Abstract: ... inactivation medium for downstream RT-PCR testing to detect SARS-CoV-2. Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 USA-WA1/2020 ... and processing of clinical samples for RT-PCR based SARS-CoV-2 detection. ... Background: Upper respiratory samples used to test for SARS-CoV-2 virus may be infectious and ...
Abstract | Background: Upper respiratory samples used to test for SARS-CoV-2 virus may be infectious and present a hazard during transport and testing. A buffer with the ability to inactivate SARS-CoV-2 at the time of sample collection could simplify and expand testing for COVID-19 to non-conventional settings. Methods: We evaluated a guanidium thiocyanate-based buffer, eNAT™ (Copan) as a possible transport and inactivation medium for downstream RT-PCR testing to detect SARS-CoV-2. Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 USA-WA1/2020 in eNAT and in diluted saliva was studied at different incubation times. The stability of viral RNA in eNAT was also evaluated for up to 7 days at room temperature (28°C), refrigerated conditions (4°C) and at 35°C. Results: SARS-COV-2 virus spiked directly in eNAT could be inactivated at >5.6 log Conclusion: eNAT and similar guanidinium thiocyanate-based media may be of value for transport, preservation, and processing of clinical samples for RT-PCR based SARS-CoV-2 detection. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2021-01-20 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Preprint |
DOI | 10.1101/2021.01.15.21249891 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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