Molecular Typing Methods — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: The new variant of SARS-CoV2 has been detected by _____

Answer: molecular typing

Flashcard 2: Most sensitive test for diagnosing HSV-1 infection is _____ for detecting HSV DNA

Answer: PCR

Flashcard 3: _____ is an Indian cost-effective genotypic testing tool for TB

Answer: TrueNat

Extra: TrueNat is a chip-based, portable real-time PCR platform developed in India for the rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance. It is recognized by the WHO and used extensively in the NTEP (National Tuberculosis Elimination Program).

Flashcard 4: 764efae429d34dfaaf5c4ff129c5640b-ao-5

Answer: samples for CBNAAT

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Flashcard 5: 764efae429d34dfaaf5c4ff129c5640b-ao-3

Answer: samples for CBNAAT

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Flashcard 6: CBNAAT  gives result in _____ time

Answer: 90 min

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Flashcard 7: _____ is the test used for early infant diagnosis (EID) of HIV

Answer: DNA PCR

Extra: Early infant diagnosis (EID) in children <18 months is performed using DNA PCR. Antibody tests (like ELISA) are not used for diagnosis in this age group because maternal IgG antibodies can persist in the infant's blood for up to 18 months, leading to false-positive results.