PREP Audio - Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases
November 2010, Volume 5, No. 11

Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases

Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases

Learning Objectives

  • Evaluate molecular diagnostic techniques.
  • Relate how to collect, handle, and transport specimens for molecular diagnostics.
  • Describe the rapid diagnostic tests available for respiratory diseases.
  • List the molecular diagnostic tests for sexually transmitted diseases.
  • Distinguish between latent and active infectious disease.
  • Apply the tests used to identify the hepatitis virus and neonatal human immunodeficiency virus.
Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases

James P. Nataro, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAP

Dr. Nataro disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases

Ina Stephens, MD, FAAP

Dr. Stephens disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases

Kristie Johnson, PhD

Dr. Johnson disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.