PCR testing
[ˌpiːsiːˈɑːr ˈtɛstɪŋ]
nounpl: PCR tests
teste de PCR
1. A diagnostic laboratory test that uses polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology to detect the presence of viral or bacterial genetic material in a biological sample
PCR testing is considered the gold standard for COVID-19 diagnosis due to its high sensitivity and specificity.
O teste de PCR é considerado o padrão ouro para o diagnóstico de COVID-19 devido à sua alta sensibilidade e especificidade.
2. A molecular test commonly used to identify infections by amplifying and detecting specific DNA or RNA sequences
The patient underwent PCR testing at the local health center to confirm the diagnosis.
O paciente foi submetido a um teste de PCR no centro de saúde local para confirmar o diagnóstico.
PCR testing became a central part of public health discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly referred to as 'teste de PCR' and has been widely available through public health services (SUS) and private clinics. The term gained prominence in everyday conversation and media coverage as a key diagnostic tool, with results significantly impacting travel, work, and school policies.
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