Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is an efficient and cost-effective way to copy small specific DNA or RNA sequences.
Plants and animals, bacteria and viruses—every organism has its own unique nucleic acid sequences. Using PCR, millions of copies of fragments within these sequences can be made in a short amount of time. It is an innovative yet simple method that serves as an invaluable tool in the field of molecular diagnostics.
PCR is about finding the smallest necessary fragment of the nucleic acid code of life…and amplifying the number of copies of that target, to the point where it's very easy to detect or quantify.
Dmitriy Kosarikov
Senior Director, Development Lead - Molecular Diagnostics
Even with minimal amounts of sample, PCR enables reliable diagnosis and monitoring of diseases, providing high sensitivity that may not be possible with other diagnostic methods, like culture or serology. The accuracy, precision, and reliability of PCR are among the reasons it is considered the “gold standard” by many in the diagnostic community.
