How we test for SARS-CoV-2 - RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription PCR)
Hey scientists,
today I will present you a technique which is used for the testing of patients whether they are infected with a certain virus or not. This is for example used in the Covid-19 Corona virus crisis right now and the RNA extracted from patients undergoes exactly this mechanism described here.
This literature here was helpful for me:
https://www.thermofisher.com/de/de/ho...
Video about PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction):
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See you next time!
Cheers,
Henrik