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Biothreat-agent detection.


The GeneXpert System makes biothreat-agent detection possible in minutes--all from unprepared samples. Its rapid turnaround time (1) In batch processing, the time it takes to receive finished reports after submission of documents or files for processing. In an online environment, turnaround time is the same as response time.  gives first responders results in less than 45 minutes vs. two days in culture-based testing. This easy-to-use, automated, and highly accurate real-time PCR PCR polymerase chain reaction.

PCR
abbr.
polymerase chain reaction


Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 
 (polymerase chain reaction polymerase chain reaction (pŏl`ĭmərās') (PCR), laboratory process in which a particular DNA segment from a mixture of DNA chains is rapidly replicated, producing a large, readily analyzed sample of a piece of DNA; the process is ) instrument could detect as few as 30 Bacillus anthracis spores in a U.S. Postal Service The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) processes and delivers mail to individuals and businesses within the United States. The service seeks to improve its performance through the development of efficient mail-handling systems and operates its own planning and engineering programs.  sample, for example. A patented, disposable cartridge test for anthrax is available now and can deliver critical answers to non-scientific personnel in crisis situations. The GeneXpert System is designed for mobility and can be taken on site for biothreat investigations.

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Title Annotation:All-hazards laboratory needs
Publication:Medical Laboratory Observer
Date:Aug 1, 2008
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