RT-PCR testing
[ɑːr tiː ˈpiː siː ɑːr ˈtɛstɪŋ]
nounpl: RT-PCR tests
teste de RT-PCR
1. A diagnostic laboratory test that uses reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction to detect and amplify viral RNA, commonly used to diagnose COVID-19 and other viral infections
RT-PCR testing became the gold standard for diagnosing COVID-19 during the pandemic.
O teste de RT-PCR tornou-se o padrão ouro para diagnosticar COVID-19 durante a pandemia.
2. A molecular biology technique that converts RNA into DNA and then copies it multiple times to make detection easier and more reliable
The doctor recommended RT-PCR testing to confirm the suspected viral infection.
O médico recomendou o teste de RT-PCR para confirmar a infecção viral suspeita.
RT-PCR testing became a culturally significant term during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-present), representing the most reliable diagnostic method globally. In Brazil, it became widely referenced in public health communications and is often the standard required for international travel, healthcare access, and return-to-work certifications. The term has become part of everyday vocabulary in both Brazil and the USA due to pandemic-related discussions.
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