| November 2010, Volume 5, No. 11 |
| Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases |
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Learning Objectives
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Evaluate molecular diagnostic techniques.
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Relate how to collect, handle, and transport specimens for molecular diagnostics.
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Describe the rapid diagnostic tests available for respiratory diseases.
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List the molecular diagnostic tests for sexually transmitted diseases.
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Distinguish between latent and active infectious disease.
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Apply the tests used to identify the hepatitis virus and neonatal human immunodeficiency virus.
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James P. Nataro, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAPDr. 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. |
Ina Stephens, MD, FAAPDr. 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. |
Kristie Johnson, PhDDr. 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. |
