PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test

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14:56 Apr 24, 2020

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COVID-19 - Medical - Medical (general)
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English term or phrase: PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test

Definition from NPR:
A diagnostic test that detects viral particles in blood or bodily fluids. Through a process called PCR, or polymerase chain reaction, small amounts of pathogen DNA are amplified — or copied --- to sufficient levels for detection. Studies of isolated pieces of DNA are nearly impossible without PCR amplification.

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As ICMR has allowed rapid antibody testing in India, experts believe that it will help the agencies to enhance screening and identifying capabilities. Presently the government uses the PCR tests to detect Covid-19 from samples of throat or nasal swab of people with symptoms. India Today
Indonesia to receive 50,000 COVID-19 PCR test kits from South Korea The Jakarta Post
Most coronavirus testing discussed by public officials and the media refers to polymerase chain reaction testing, better known as PCR. The RT-PCR machine heats and cools the samples in a process that essentially Xeroxes the DNA, making thousands of copies of any genetic material in the samples. Live Science

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Test polymerázové řetězové reakce (PCR)

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Test polymerázové řetězové reakce (PCR)

Definition from Biogen:
„PCR neboli polymerázová řetězová reakce je metoda, která využívá aktivity nejrůznějších termostabilních polymeráz k množení vybraných úseků DNA. Výběr úseků se obvykle děje pomocí oligonukleotidů, jejichž sekvence jsou komplementární k jednomu z řetězců DNA a ohraničují tak začátek amplifikace.“

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„Lékaři mohou vyšetřit moč získanou během období kratšího než 2 týdny od nástupu symptomů nemoci testem polymerázové řetězové reakce s reverzní transkripcí v reálném čase (rRT-PCR).“ - MEDICAL TRIBUNE CZ
„To se provádí pomocí testu polymerázové řetězové reakce (PCR), který detekuje DNA T. cruzi ve vzorku krve.“ - DIPHEALTH
„Ke sledování průběhu HCV replikace v subjektech při odpovědi na ošetření lékem, mohou být stanoveny hladiny HCV RNA ve vzorcích séra například provedením testu polymerázové řetězové reakce, která využívá dva sety primerů odvozených od NS3 a NS4 nestrukturních genových oblastí HCV genomu.“ - Google Patents

Lenka Stehlikova Ph.D.
Czech Republic
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