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doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(93)90197-i.
DNA and RNA amplification in urology: the polymerase chain reaction
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- DOI: 10.1016/0090-4295(93)90197-i
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DNA and RNA amplification in urology: the polymerase chain reaction
Urology.
1993 Jan.
Abstract
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology is a promising molecular approach for diagnosis of genitourinary tract infections, inherited disorders, tumor-associated genetic alterations and tumor markers. Because it is based on exponential amplification, the technology is capable of ultimate theoretical sensitivity. Although not entirely free of technical limitations, PCR holds advantages over other diagnostic tests, including exquisite sensitivity, specificity, interchangeability and speed.
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