Question 1

what are the steps for hiv testing using a pcr?

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Steps?: I'm not sure what you're asking.  The "steps" are that you have your doctor order it, go to the lab, hold our your arm, and get the blood drawn.  The more complicated question has to do with the indication for the test: who needs it and when.  If that's what you're asking, please repost the question.

Question 2

signs of uti (burning urethra, urethra sore during sex, bladder fullness even when empty), but urinalysis came back negative? what can it be, what is the next step? should i ask for pcr analysis?

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Male or female?: Are you male or female? In females it can be a vaginitis like trichomonas or gardnerella. It could be an STD (gonorrhea or chlamydia in either. It could also be something called trigonitis or interstitial cystitis. Google those for more info. Any discharge? Leave answers in comments area. Thanks!

Question 3

what is pcr?

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A DNA test: Pcr = polymerase chain reaction.  It is used to amplify segments of dna. See this site for more information.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/genome/probe/doc/techpcr.shtml.

Question 4

what is a pcr test?

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PCR test: There are several answers but the most universal is the polymerase chain reaction test used to multiply dna sampling to determine pathogens and also for use in legal specimen procedures. It can also  be used for human genetic testing for disease incidence and susceptibility.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: pcr?

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PCR: Polymerase chain reaction is used in molecular biology to amplify copies of dna. It is used in dna cloning for sequencing, functional analysis of genes, identification of genetic finger prints, diagnosis of hereditary diseases & infectious diseases.

Question 6

what is the difference between pcr testing and rapid testing?

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: Testing for what? PCR test can be rapid too. If you are talking about Covid test, the two terms you  mentioned generally mean that PCR is testing for viral nucleic acid test and is definitive. Rapid test usually tests of virus associated protein and is generally a screening assay.
Get Covid vaccine and also a HPV vaccine.

Question 7

can i sex with partner but my partner is pcr test possativ, how to sex ?

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For what?: What is your partner pcr positive for? For most things, the easy answer is to use barrier protection, such as condoms.

Question 8

can you do pcr swab culture when having maximum symptoms but no lesions?

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About PCR...: PCR, NAAT, etc..., are tests that look for pieces of genetic material (such as pieces of DNA or RNA). The tests can be done at any time, but doctors want to do the tests at times when a result is most reliable (less chance of false positives or false negatives). Realize that the tests look for genetic material, regardless of whether the material is from 1, 2, 3, or more people.

Question 9

is pcr should be repeated if it gave negative result after exposure by one month, if yes after how much time shd be repeated ?

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Did you take : Prophylaxis? It would be important to test six months post-exposure. You may do antibody tests periodically rather than repeating pcr tests. A test has been approved for home use.

Question 10

how is pcr used in diagnosing cancers?

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Molecular diagnosis: Polymer chain reaction PCR is amplification of of a strand of dna ( or rna) establish a sequence making millions of copies thereby helping diagnosis of cancers in early stages, predicting cancer as in braca  1& 11 PCR helps bacteriol & viral infections , and important tool in establishing forensic evidence of a crime.

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Can i sex with partner but my partner is pcr test possativ, how to sex ?

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