NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
MICROBIOLOGY
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Question
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The Gene Expert cartridge allows for which of the following?
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All PCR reagents are contained within one cartridge
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Mutiplex PCR for multiple targets
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PCR amplification of RNA viruses
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Nested PCR
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: –Sample Reagent (Sodium Hydroxide and Isopropanol, 8 mL per cartridge which is clear, ranging from colorless to golden yellow), -Sterile disposable transfer pipettes with a single mark representing the minimum volume of decontaminated sample to transfer to the Xpert MTB/RIF cartridge.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Xpert MTB/RIF is a cartridge-based nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) for simultaneous rapid tuberculosis diagnosis and rapid antibiotic sensitivity test. It is an automated diagnostic test that can identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) DNA and resistance to rifampicin (RIF).
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