Bio Spec Overview
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:27 AM
Last Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:27 AM
Retention:
SAMPLES_WITHOUT_DNA
Description:
We will collect Dried Blood Specimens (DBS) from both mother and infant and link them using pre-printed bar codes. For a mother who refuses real-time testing, but agrees to collection of this maternal DBS specimen, she will be provided a card with a unique study-generated identification number that can be used pick-up results at the community's designated health facility. For those who agreed to on-site HIV testing, we will retain the DBS specimens for quality assurance purposes. As part of the informed consent process, participants will also be asked whether leftover specimens may be used for future use, pending local and international ethical approvals for specified substudies.
Section:
We will collect Dried Blood Specimens (DBS) from both mother and infant and link them using pre-printed bar codes. For a mother who refuses real-time testing, but agrees to collection of this maternal DBS specimen, she will be provided a card with a unique study-generated identification number that can be used pick-up results at the community's designated health facility. For those who agreed to on-site HIV testing, we will retain the DBS specimens for quality assurance purposes. As part of the informed consent process, participants will also be asked whether leftover specimens may be used for future use, pending local and international ethical approvals for specified substudies.