In general, how DBS are prepared (venous versus capillary blood) could influence test performance, with DBS prepared from venous blood contributing to better test performance (approximately 1% to 5% better sensitivity), though the observed difference does may not be significant due to overlapping confidence intervals in several cases.
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Validity of dried blood spot testing for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections: A narrative systematic review.
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