Nucleic acid testing is used to determine if a patient is infected with viruses and pathogens, such as Neocollins, HIV, Chlamydia, Hepatitis B, and others.
Nucleic acids are genetic material commonly found in plants, animals and microorganisms. Nucleic acid testing is used to find out whether there is pathogen infection in respiratory specimens, blood or feces of suspected infected persons, etc. Currently, it is commonly used in the determination of new coronavirus pneumonia, influenza, Hepatitis B, AIDS, Chlamydia and other diseases.
Pharyngeal swabs, nasopharyngeal swabs, anal swabs, and blood tests are usually used, depending on the specimen and the purpose of the test.
It is important to consult a doctor when symptoms appear, and nucleic acid testing should be performed under the guidance of a specialized doctor to avoid misdiagnosis.
[Tip] This article refers to “new coronary pneumonia, new coronary virus pneumonia”, etc., has been December 26, 2022, the National Health Commission issued a notice to change the name to “new coronary virus infection”.