Aspergillus DNA contamination in blood collection tubes

作者：Harrison Elizabeth^*; Stalhberger Thomas; Whelan Ruth; Sugrue Michele; Wingard John R; Alexander Barbara D; Follett Sarah A; Bowyer Paul; Denning David W

来源：Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, 2010, 67(4): 392-394.

DOI：10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2010.02.028

• Aspergillus
• DNA
• Blood collection tubes

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.

• 出版日期2010-8