Over the past several years, the development and application of molecular diagnostic techniques have initiated a revolution in the diagnosis and monitoring of infectious diseases and cancer and genetics.​

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The Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is one method used in molecular diagnostics. It is at present the most sensitive method to detect even very small traces of the pathogens genetic code in the human body.​

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Despite the availability of automated PCR systems, most Afghan diagnostic facilities still perform PCR test by manual pipetting due to cost-saving and economical reasons.

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Manually performed PCR tests provide non-standardized, less reliable test results, and in the worst case, it leads to a false negative, false positive, or invalid test results.

The PCR systems used in our facility:

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We use two different PCR systems, both automated, minimizing human error and allowing us to provide standardized PCR test results according to international standards and quality requirements.