RT-qPCR Diagnostics: The “Drosten” SARS-CoV-2 Assay Paradigm
The reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) is an established tool for the diagnosis of RNA pathogens. Its potential for automation has caused it to be used as a presence/absence diagnostic tool even when RNA quantification is not required. This technology has been pus...
Main Authors: | Stephen Bustin, Sara Kirvell, Jim F. Huggett, Tania Nolan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/16/8702 |
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