Figure 3

Representative PCR amplification profile for HCV-core region overtime using blood samples of patient PT1 stored in 903 Protein Saver cards at room temperature. (a) Agarose gel electrophoresis of the PCR products; (b) Histograms represent a single MFI analysis of PCR products over time. Lane 1–10: amplicons obtained at 15, 60, 90, 120, 165, 195, 255, 285, 360, 390 days of analysis, respectively. Lane 11: positive control pUC-JFH1 plasmid. Lane 12: non template control.