title: Effect on biochemical values of heat treatment of plasma for the safe handling of samples from AIDS patients.
abstract: There is widespread concern amongst laboratory workers over the risks of exposure to human T cell lymphotrophic virus III [HTLV III] and the possibility of the subsequent development of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome [AIDS]. HTLV III is thermolabile and is completely inactivated by heating at 56 degrees C for 30 min. We have studied the effect that such heating would have on analyses performed routinely in our laboratory.
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000097:blood / Q000635:transmission*; D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase / Q000097:blood; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000097:blood; D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis; D002712:Chlorides / Q000097:blood; D003404:Creatinine / Q000097:blood; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D001639:Bicarbonates; D002712:Chlorides; D003404:Creatinine; D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase