PCR diagnostics

High sensitivity

Even with minimal amounts of sample, PCR enables reliable diagnosis and monitoring of diseases, providing high sensitivity that may not be possible with other diagnostic methods, like culture or serology. The accuracy, precision, and reliability of PCR are among the reasons it is considered the “gold standard” by many in the diagnostic community.

Fast and reliable method

Plants and animals, bacteria and viruses – every organism has its own unique nucleic acid sequences. Using PCR, millions of copies of fragments within these sequences can be made in a short amount of time. It is an innovative yet simple method that serves as an invaluable tool in the field of molecular diagnostics.

PCR tests are used to:

Diagnose certain infectious diseases
Identify a genetic change that can cause disease
Find small amounts of cancer cells that might be missed in other types of tests