PCR-Based Detection of a Person Thought to Have HIV Would

Question

PCR-based detection of a person thought to have HIV would require all of the following EXCEPT
A) primers specific for HIV genes.
B) a thermocycler.
C) HIV agar media.
D) gel electrophoresis.
E) HIV genome isolation/extraction.

Accepted Answer

PCR-based detection of HIV only requires primers specific for HIV genes, a thermocycler, HIV genome isolation/extraction, and gel electrophoresis to visualize the amplified product. HIV agar media is not necessary for PCR-based detection.