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87150 Dna/rna amplified probe

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: PCR, amplified probe, NAA, nucleic acid amplification

Detection of microbial DNA or RNA from clinical specimens using nucleic acid amplification methods such as polymerase chain reaction to increase target sensitivity.

Clinical Context

Highly sensitive and specific for detecting pathogens from various specimens. Widely used for Chlamydia, gonorrhea, respiratory viruses, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and many other organisms.

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Specialties

pathologymicrobiologymolecular diagnostics

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