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## Research and Studies

- [Measuring hepatitis B pgRNA stability using an updated automated HBV pgRNA assay with increased sensitivity](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/measuring-hepatitis-b-pgrna-stability-using-an-updated-automated-hbv-pgrna-assay-with-increased-sensitivity/) - (Hepatology Communications. 2023;7:e0099) Summary: This publication presents data supporting HBV RNA stability and the increased sensitivity of a fully automated assay for the detection and quantitation of HBV pgRNA in CHB patients.
- [Increasing the Performance of a Fully Automated Quantitative Assay for the Detection of Circulating HBV Pregenomic RNA](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/increasing-the-performance-of-a-fully-automated-quantitative-assay-for-the-detection-of-circulating-hbv-pregenomic-rna-2/) - (presented at 2022 Digestive Disease Week in San Diego, CA.) Summary: A presentation of the increased analytical performance of a fully automated assay for the detection and quantitation of hepatitis B pregenomic RNA in CHB patients.
- [Hepatitis B Pregenomic RNA Real-Time Quantitative Assay for Drug Development](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/hepatitis-b-pregenomic-rna-real-time-quantitative-assay-for-drug-development/) - (presented at 2019 HEP DART in Kauai, Hawaii.) Summary: A presentation of the analytical performance of a new assay for the detection and quantitation of hepatitis B pregenomic RNA in CHB patients.
- [Prevelence and Correlates of Persistent HIV-1 RNA in Cerebrospinal Fluid During Antiretroviral Therapy](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/prevelence-and-correlates-of-persistent-hiv-1-rna-in-cerebrospinal-fluid-during-antiretroviral-therapy/) - (The Journal of Infectious Diseases 2017, 215:105-13) Summary: bioMONTR Labs' proprietary HIV-1 SuperLow Assay was utilized to measure HIV-1 RNA levels in CSF and plasma from adults taking suppressive ART to assess if the association between HIV-1 RNA discordance and HAND may reflect compartmentalization.
- [Cerebrospinal fluid CXCL10 is associated with the presence of low-level CSF  HIV during suppressive antiretroviral therapy](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/cerebrospinal-fluid-cxcl10-is-associated-with-the-presence-of-low-level-csf-hiv-during-suppressive-antiretroviral-therapy/) - (Journal of Neuroimmunology 2021, 353:577493) Cerebrospinal fluid CXCL10 is associated with the presence of low-level CSF HIV during suppressive antiretroviral therapy.
- [Low-Level HIV RNA in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Neurocognitive Performance: A Longitudinal Cohort Study](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/low-level-hiv-rna-in-cerebrospinal-fluid-and-neurocognitive-performance-a-longitudinal-cohort-study/) - (JAIDS 2021, 87(5):1196-1204) Low-Level HIV RNA in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Neurocognitive Performance: A Longitudinal Cohort Study
- [Proof of Concept:  Novel Plasma Separation Cards for HCV/HIV Quantification](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/proof-of-concept-novel-plasma-separation-cards-for-hcv-hiv-quantification/) - (Presented at 2015 HEP DART in Maui, HI) Summary: This study evaluated the performance of a novel prototype plasma separation card composed of a polysulfone separation membrane and absorbent collection pad allowing the separation of cellular components and collection/stabilization of plasma at ambient conditions.
- [Evaluation of ViveST for HCV Testing Using the COBAS TaqMan HCV Test v2.0](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/evaluation-of-vivest-for-hcv-testing-using-the-cobsa-taqman-hcv-test-v2-0/) - (Presented at 2013 CVS in Daytona Beach, FL) Summary: This study evaluated the performance of COBAS® TaqMan® HCV Test, v2.0 when using HCV infected samples stored and processed on ViveST™, a novel dried sample collection and transportation device.
- [Validation of Real-Time PCR Assay for HLA-B*5701 Detection: A Novel and Rapid Pharmacogenomic Test Predicting Abacavir Hypersensitivity Reaction](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/validation-of-real-time-pcr-assay-for-hla-b5701-detection-a-novel-and-rapid-pharmacogenomic-test-predicting-abacavir-hypersensitivity-reaction-3/) - (Presented at 2014 CVS in Daytona Beach, FL) Summary: A description of the analytical performance of a real-time PCR assay for the detection of the HLA-B*5701 allele.
- [Detection of HCV RNA in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Using the Abbott RealTime HCV Assay](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/detection-of-hcv-rna-in-cerebrospinal-fluid-csf-using-the-abbott-realtime-hcv-assay/) - (Presented at 2012 HIV DART in San Diego, CA) Summary: This study assessed the Abbott RealTime HCV Assay for its ability to quantitate HCV RNA in CSF.
- [Ambient Temperature Shipping and Storage for Molecular Infectious Disease Testing: ViveST®](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/ambient-temperature-shipping-and-storage-for-molecular-infectious-disease-testing-vivest-3/) - (Presented at 2014 AMP in Washington, D.C.) Summary: This study evaluated the stability of HIV-1 plasma samples shipped and stored on ViveST, a trasnformational dried ambient temperature storage and transportation device.
- [ViveST™:  A Revolutionary Ambient Temperature Storage and Transportation Device for Utilization in Infectious Disease Testing](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/vivest-a-revolutionary-ambient-temperature-storage-and-transportation-device-for-utilization-in-infectious-disease-testing-2/) - (Presented at 2013 AMP in Phoenix, AZ) Summary: These studies evaluate the use of ViveST, a novel dried ambient transportation matrix, for storage and transport of plasma samples used with downstream molecular based quantitative viral load assays.
- [Validation of ViroSeq HIV-1 Genotyping System v2.0 Using Automated Extraction: EasyMag®](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/validation-of-viroseq-hiv-1-genotyping-system-v2-0-using-automated-extraction-easymag/) - (Presented at 2013 AMP in Phoenix, AZ) Summary: This study validated the performance of the ViroSeq HIV-1 Genotyping System v2.0 utilizing easyMag for automated extraction and NanoDrop for amplicon quantitation.
- [Increasing the performance of a fully automated quantitative assay for the detection of circulating HBV pregenomic RNA](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/increasing-the-performance-of-a-fully-automated-quantitative-assay-for-the-detection-of-circulating-hbv-pregenomic-rna/) - (presented at 2021 HEP DART in Los Cabos, Mexico) Summary: A presentation of the increased analytical performance of a fully automated assay for the detection and quantitation of hepatitis B pregenomic RNA in CHB patients.
- [Hepatitis B pregenomic RNA: Performance of an Automated Real-Time Quantitative Assay](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/hepatitis-b-pregenomic-rna-performance-of-an-automated-real-time-quantitative-assay/) - (presented at 2019 CVS in Savannah, GA) Summary: A presentation of the analytical performance of a new assay for the detection and quantitation of hepatitis B pregenomic RNA in CHB patients.
- [Validation of eMAG™ for HIV-1 Low Viremia Testing](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/validation-of-emag-for-hiv-1-low-viremia-testing/) - (Presented at 2017 CVS in Savannah, GA) Summary: A presentation of the validation for using the eMAG with bioMONTR Labs' HIV-1 SuperLow assay, a RESEARCH USE ONLY for detection of single copy HIV-1 RNA.
- [Full Automation and Flexibility for Extraction of Free Circulating Nucleic Acids:  Proof of Concept for eMAG™](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/full-automation-and-flexibility-for-extraction-of-free-circulating-nucleic-acids-proof-of-concept-for-emag/) - (Presented at 2017 CVS in Savannah, GA) Summary: This study evaluated the use of eMAG for fully automated extraction of free circulating nucleic acids.
- [Workflow Optimization of the ViroSeq™ Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) Genotyping System](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/workflow-optimization-of-the-viroseq-human-immunodeficiency-virus-1-hiv-1-genotyping-system/) - (Hum Virol Retrovirol 2015, 2(7); 00071) Summary: The study evaluated workflow organization and automation improvements to the ViroSeq HIV-1 Genotyping System through the use of semi-automated extraction platforms, automated amplicon quantification, and high-throughput sequencing platforms.
- [Detection of Inflammatory Biomarkers in Urine using a Dried, Shelf Stable Transport Device, ViveST®](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/detection-of-inflammatory-biomarkers-in-urine-using-a-dried-shelf-stable-transport-device-vivest/) - Presented at 2015 ASN in San Diego, CA) Summary: This study described the detection of CXCL9/MIG and CXCL-10/IP-10 in urine spectrophotometrically, in combination with a novel collection device ViveST, eliminating the need for cold chain storage.
- [Novel Plasma Separation Cards for Collection in Resource-Limited Settings](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/novel-plasma-separation-cards-for-collection-in-resource-limited-settings/) - (Presented at 2015 AMP in Austin, TX) Summary: This study evaluated the functionality and performance of a novel prototype plasma separation card that collects capillary blood, separates cellular components by gravity and stores plasma at ambient temperature pending analysis.
- [Room Temperature Stable, Dry-Transport Technology for Molecular Diagnostic Controls](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/room-temperature-stable-dry-transport-technology-for-molecular-diagnostic-controls/) - (Presented at 2015 CVS in Daytona Beach, FL) Summary: In this study sets of molecular diagnostic controls were analyzed in their native frozen state and compared to controls stored on ViveST in a dried, thermostable format.
- [Proof of Concept:  Plasma Separation Cards for Collection in Resource-Limited Settings](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/ambient-temperature-shipping-and-storage-for-molecular-infectious-disease-testing-vivest/) - (Presented at 2014 AMP in Washington, D.C.) Summary: This study evaluated the stability of HIV-1 plasma samples shipped and stored on ViveST, a transformational dried ambient temperature storage and transportation device.
- [ING116070:  A Study in Pharmacokinetics and Antiviral Activity of Dolutegravir in Cerebrospinal Fluid in HIV-1-infected, ART-Naive Subjects](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/ing116070-a-study-in-pharmacokinetics-and-antiviral-activity-of-dolutegravir-in-cerebrospinal-fluid-in-hiv-1-infected-art-naive-subjects-2/) - (Clinical Infectious Diseases Advance Access publication published June 18, 2014) Summary: Median dolutegravir concentrations in cerebrospinal fluid were similar to unbound dolutegravir concentrations in plasma and in all subjects exceeded the in vitro 50% inhibitory concentration for wild-type viruses (0.2 ng/mL) by ≥ 66-fold, suggesting that dolutegravir achieves therapeutic concentrations in cerespinal fluid. HIV-1 SuperLow Viral
- [Detection of Low Level HCV RNA in Room Temperature Stored Samples using ViveST™, a Transformational Storage and Transport Device](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/detection-of-low-level-hcv-rna-in-room-temperature-stored-samples-using-vivest-a-transformational-storage-and-transport-device/) - (Presented at 2014 CVS in Daytona Beach, FL) Summary: This study evaluated the storage of low titer HCV plasma using ViveST, a transformational dried storage and transport device, in combination with the Abbott RealTime HCV assay.
- [ViveST™ for HBV Testing:  A Transformation Ambient Storage and Transportation Device](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/vivest-for-hbv-testing-a-transformation-ambient-storage-and-transportation-device/) - (Presented at 2013 HEP DART on the Big Island, Hawaii) Summary: This study evaluated the performance of ViveST, a transformation dried sample storage and transportation device, for downstream HBV viral load testing using the Abbott RealTime HBV assay.
- [Validation of ViroSeq HIV-1 Genotyping System v2.0 Using Automated Extraction:  EasyMag®](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/a-novel-ambient-storage-and-transport-device-for-utilization-in-infectious-disease-testing-vivest-2/) - (Presented at 2013 AMP in Phoenix, AZ) Summary: This study validated the performance of the ViroSeq HIV-1 Genotyping System v2.0 utilizing easyMag for automated extraction and NanoDrop for amplicon quantitation.
- [A Novel, 2nd Generation Device for Ambient Storage and Transportation for Downstream Infectious Disease Testing:  ViveST™](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/a-novel-2nd-generation-device-for-ambient-storage-and-transportation-for-downstream-infectious-disease-testing-vivest/) - (Presented at the Next Generation Dx Summit, August 22, 2013) Summary: A summary of data evaluating the stability and reproducibility of infectious plasma specimens stored on ViveST and analyzed with RT-PCR and Sequencing Technologies.
- [Virological Efficacy in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Neurocognitive Status in Patients with Long-Term Monotherapy Based on Lopinavir/Ritonavir:  An Exploratory Study](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/virological-efficacy-in-cerebrospinal-fluid-and-neurocognitive-status-in-patients-with-long-term-monotherapy-based-on-lopinavir-ritonavir-an-exploratory-study/) - (Published in PLOS ONE, July 2013, Volume 8, Issue 7, e70201) Summary: A cross-sectional study to explore data on suppression of HIV replication in the CNS and on the subsequent risk of neurocognitive impairment using monotherapy with boosted protease inhibitors.
- [A Novel Ambient Storage and Transport Device for Utilization in Infectious Disease Testing:   ViveST™](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/a-novel-ambient-storage-and-transport-device-for-utilization-in-infectious-disease-testing-vivest/) - (Presented at 2013 IHHDRW in Toronto, CA) Summary: This study evaluated a novel ambient storage and transport device in combination with the Abbott ViroSeq HIV-1 Genotyping v2.0 assay for sequencing Protease and RT Regions.
- [Automation of the ViroSeq HIV-1 Genotyping Assay Using the Abbott m2000sp and NanoDrop 2000](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/automation-of-the-viroseq-hiv-1-genotyping-assay-using-the-abbott-m2000sp-and-nanodrop-2000/) - (Presented at 2013 CVS in Daytona Beach FL) Summary: Describes the performance of the ViroSeq HIV-1 Assay when used with the Abbott m2000sp for automated nucleic acid extraction and Nanodrop 2000 spectrophotometer for amplicon quantitation.
- [Real-Time Stability of Plasma Using ViveST™, a Revolutionary Ambient Temperature Storage and Transportation Device](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/real-time-stability-of-plasma-using-vivest-a-revolutionary-ambient-temperature-storage-and-transportation-device/) - (Presented at 2013 CVS in Daytona Beach, FL) Summary: This study evaluated the stability of infectious plasma samples stored on ViveST™, a novel dried ambient transportation matrix and analyzed with the Abbott RealTime HIV-1 and HCV viral load assays.
- [Low-Level HIV RNA Declines Over Time in CSF but not in Plasma](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/low-level-hiv-rna-declines-over-time-in-csf-but-not-in-plasma/) - (Presented at 2013 CROI in Atlanta, GA) Summary: This study assayed CSF and plasma samples from ART-treated individuals using an assay capable of quantitating HIV RNA to 2 cp/mL to determine the correlates of low-level HIV RNA with disease, treatment and neurocognitive characteristics.
- [Case Study: Driving Specialized Testing Through Assay Development](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/case-study-driving-specialized-testing-through-assay-development/) - (Presented at the G2 Intelligence MDx Conference, September 13-14, 2012) Summary: Charting the development of a molecular diagnostic assay for an unmet clinical need. Describe the potential benefits of collaborative relationships with pharma and external researchers in bringing up a novel test.
- [Novel Sample Storage and Transport by ViveST™ for Downstream HCV Viral Load and Genotypic Testing](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/novel-sample-storage-and-transport-by-vivest-for-downstream-hcv-viral-load-and-genotypic-testing/) - (Presented at the Next Generation Dx Summit, August 21-23, 2012) Summary: Review of performance data for ViveST, a novel sample storage and transport device, for use with the Abbott RealTime HCV Assay.
- [Measurement of HCV Viral Load and Viral Genotype from Dried Blood Spots (DBS) and a Dried Ambient Transport Matrix (ViveST) Using the Abbott m2000 System](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/measurement-of-hcv-viral-load-and-viral-genotype-from-dried-blood-spots-dbs-and-a-dried-ambient-transport-matrix-vivest-using-the-abbott-m2000-system/) - (Presented at the 2012 International Workshop on HIV and Hepatitis Virus: Drug Resistance and Curative Strategies (IHDRW) in Sitges, Spain) Summary: This study evaluated the use of specimen types other than plasma for HCV diagnostic assays to eliminate logistical limitations and improve clinical management of patients on antiviral therapy in resource-limited settings.
- [Evaluation of ViveST™ for HIV-1/HCV Testing Using Abbott's RealTime Assays](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/evaluation-of-vivest-for-hiv-1-hcv-testing-using-abbotts-realtime-assays/) - (Presented at the 2012 Clinical Virology Symposium (CVS) in Daytona Beach, Florida) Summary: This study compared the performance of ViveST, a novel dried ambient transportation matrix, to frozen plasma for use with commercially available HCV and HIV-1 viral load and genotypic assays.
- [New HIV-1 SuperLow Assay For Viral Load Monitoring](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/new-hiv-1-superlow-assay-for-viral-load-monitoring/) - (Presented at the 2011 Association for Molecular Pathology Annual Meeting in Grapevine, Texas) Summary: Performance review of bioMONTR's HIV-1 SuperLow Assay for real-time HIV-1 quantitation. The RESEARCH USE ONLY assay has a validated 95% hit rate of 15 c/mL and a reportable range of 2 to 10M c/mL. The HIV-1 SuperLow Assay will be a
- [Utility of HIV-1 EQ SuperLow Viral load Testing in HIV-associated Cognitive Impairment](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/utility-of-hiv-1-eq-superlow-viral-load-testing-in-hiv-associated-cognitive-impairment/) - (Presented at the 2010 III International Clinical Virology Symposium and Advances in Vaccines in Buenos Aires, Argentina) Summary: This study assessed whether low levels of HIV in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) were associated with inter-individual differences in ART regimens and neuropsychological (NP) performance using bioMONTR's HIV-1 SuperLow assay.
- [HIV-1 SuperLow Viral Load as a Monitoring Tool for Antiretroviral Drug Penetration](https://biomontr.com/research-amp-studies/hiv-1-superlow-viral-load-as-a-monitoring-tool-for-antiretroviral-drug-penetration/) - (Presented at the 2009 Mdx Conference) Summary: Review of bioMONTR's HIV-1 SuperLow Assay as a monitoring tool for antiretroviral drug penetration.

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