Nucleic Acid Testing Relies on Amplification of Targeted Regions of Viral RNA or DNA

Ajinkyaaa20 Sep, 2021Science

Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) technique is very specific and highly sensitive for nucleic acid viruses. It relies on the amplification of specific regions of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA or RNA) and detects them earlier than other screening techniques. HIV positive individuals should have this test performed annually to determine their current status. NAT technique is highly sensitive and specific for viral nucleic acids.