Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 in serum using physical methods

In this study, serum samples containing SARS-CoV-2 were subjected to heat, UV irradiation, and gamma irradiation to determine their inactivation conditions. The viral titers were below the detection limit after heating at 56°C for 1 h or 60°C for 15 min, UV-B irradiation with a transilluminator for 30 min, or gamma ray irradiation with 60Co at 10 kGy. These results provide useful information for safe serological and biochemical experiments.PMID:38296541 | DOI:10.7883/yoken.JJID.2023.349
Source: Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research