What is RT-PCR?
RT PCR is a nuclear-derived method for detecting the presence of specific genetic material in any pathogen, including a virus.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Randomly amplified polymorphic DNA or RAPD uses random primers to amplify genomic DNA from different individuals or organisms. PCR products are only formed when the two primers anneal reasonably close and in opposite orientations on different strands
Yes they can be used to detect HIV, however, they are less accurate.
The COVID-19 RT-PCR test is a real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2 in upper and lower respiratory specimens.
PCR test is more expensive because it is processed in the lab and PCR is done.
Covid 19 RTPCR, SARS- CoV-2
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