Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) RNA quantitation using the Amplicor HIV-1 Monitor test: not all yellow-top tubes are suitable for blood collection

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) RNA quantitation using the Amplicor HIV-1 Monitor test: not all yellow-top tubes are suitable for blood collection.

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