RT-PCR infographic (IMAGE)

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

RT-PCR infographic

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Scientists have designed several testing methods to spot SARS-CoV-2 RNA. The method used in almost all testing to date and considered the "gold standard" relies on a technique for amplifying tiny amounts of viral genes.

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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

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