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PCR vs. Rapid Test for COVID-19: Which Should You Take?

Two types of COVID-19 tests, the rapid antigen test and the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, are available in the United States. The PCR typically relies on lab testing and is still considered ...
Nature

Singleplex, multiplex and pooled sample real-time RT-PCR assays for detection of SARS-CoV-2 in an occupational medicine setting

For workplaces which cannot operate as telework or remotely, there is a critical need for routine occupational SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic testing. Although diagnostic tests including the CDC 2019-Novel ...
Medscape

PCR Testing Identifies Infections in Lung Transplant Recipients

Mucor PCR testing of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid showed high specificity in identifying invasive pulmonary mucormycosis (IPM) in lung transplant recipients, especially when used in conjunction ...
Nature

Development of a mobile laboratory system in hydrogen fuel cell buses and evaluation of the performance for COVID-19 RT-PCR testing

We designed and developed two new types of hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) buses (motorcoach and minibus) with a mobile laboratory system. Feasibility studies have been performed for mobile laboratory ...
Technology Networks

Advances in qPCR: Pushing the Limits of Speed, Sensitivity, and Accuracy

This article explores how advances in qPCR are improving speed, sensitivity, and portability, enabling faster diagnostics and ...

Qiagen N.V. (QGEN) Discusses Digital PCR Technology and Applications in Environmental Sample Analysis Transcript

Discusses Digital PCR Technology and Applications in Environmental Sample Analysis June 15, 2026 10:00 AM EDTCompany ...