molecular testing
[məˈlɛkjələr ˈtɛstɪŋ]
nounpl: molecular testings
testes moleculares
1. Laboratory diagnostic procedures that detect genetic material (DNA/RNA) or molecular markers to identify diseases, infections, or genetic conditions
Molecular testing can detect COVID-19 by identifying viral RNA in patient samples.
Os testes moleculares podem detectar COVID-19 identificando o RNA viral em amostras do paciente.
2. Analytical methods used in medical diagnostics to examine molecular structures and genetic sequences for disease identification
The laboratory performed molecular testing to confirm the presence of cancer-related mutations.
O laboratório realizou testes moleculares para confirmar a presença de mutações relacionadas ao câncer.
Molecular testing became particularly prevalent in both Brazil and the USA during the COVID-19 pandemic as PCR tests became routine. In Brazil, the term 'testes moleculares' is now widely understood by the general public, whereas previously it was primarily medical terminology. The technology is considered gold-standard for infectious disease diagnosis in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
molecular testing positive/negative
undergo molecular testing
molecular testing results
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