Molecular
diagnostics tests are used to diagnose and monitor diseases, assess the risk of
developing certain conditions, and guide treatment decisions. The molecular
diagnostics market is a rapidly growing industry that includes a wide range of
products and services related to the development and use of these tests.
Some
examples of molecular diagnostic tests include:
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, which are used to
amplify and detect specific genetic sequences in a sample. These tests are
commonly used to detect and identify infections, such as COVID-19
- Gene expression tests, which measure the levels of specific
genes in a sample to identify changes that may be associated with a particular
disease or condition
- Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) tests, which analyze
variations in a single nucleotide (a building block of DNA) to assess an
individual's risk of developing certain conditions, such as certain types of
cancer