Section 3
Preparations for Diagnosing Infection
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Specimen Collection
Laboratory diagnosis of diseases begins with the collection of a clinical specimen for examination or processing in the laboratory.
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Immediate Direct Examination of Specimen
Following collection in appropriate containers, clinical specimens undergo a rapid examination in the laboratory.
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Cultivation of Specimen
Following direct examination, clinical specimens are cultivated to generate more confirmatory data.
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DNA Analysis Using Genetic Probes and PCR
Genotyping of pathogenic isolates provides valuable support during investigations of suspected outbreaks and when tracing infectious diseases.
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Nucleic Acid Sequencing and rRNA Analysis
Nucleic acid sequencing and rRNA analysis consist of comparing nitrogen bases in rRNA.