Why Choose a Molecular Method?

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Why Choose a Molecular Method?

A molecular method may be the test method of choice for a variety of reasons, including the following:
  • Organisms of interest, especially in microbiology or virology, may be extremely slow growing, fastidious or extremely limited in quantity
  • Other technologies lack the necessary sensitivity or specificity
  • Patient population requirements