PCR testing of amniotic fluid

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to check for toxoplasmosis, PCR testing of amniotic fluid is used in diagnosing congential toxoplasmosis

what is PCR?

my Acronym Finder provides:

- polymerase chain reaction

- peak cell rate

- protein/creatinine ratio

- plasma centrifugal reactor

- potential carrier recovery

which one is PCR for toxoplasmosis?

thankyou

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I honestly do not know the answer. Will do some research. Meanwhile, I am moving this to the OB forum, in hopes someone there will be able to help out.

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PCR stands for polymerase chain reaction and it is used to test for a variety of diseases such as HIV, Toxoplasmosis, Herpes, etc..

My understanding of PCR testing is that is it a more specific testing technique and requires only a small amount of DNA. The technique involves amplification of the specific DNA sequence.

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