branched (b)DNA assay (bDNA)

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Introduction

Detects branched DNA molecules (synthesized in the laboratory) that hybridize to viral RNA captured to specific probes. The probe is amplified by chemiluminescence.

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References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998