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Molecular Diagnostics
- When setting up a molecular diagnostic laboratory for pharmacogenetic testing, what factors would you influence the scale and repertoire of tests you offer, by giving two specific example of genetic tests that are used to determine drug therapy
- Describe how fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) is used in cancer diagnosis and prognosis.
- Molecular techniques are being used increasingly in the diagnosis. Briefly describe how DNA technology is changing the practice of the disorders diagnosis.
- Screening for genetic diseases has been influenced by DNA-based molecular techniques. Give two unrelated examples of how the use of molecular diagnostic has facilitated screening and how this has made a difference
Overview
Molecular testing, or molecular diagnostics, is a group of tests that look at the genetic material in a specimen. It can detect genetic risk factors for certain diseases or provide evidence of infections in the body. Molecular testing offers greater precision. For example, doctors may use it to determine the specific genetics of a type of cancer, thereby enabling them to target treatment better. It uses several techniques to detect and amplify the visibility of molecules in a sample. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/molecular-testing
