COVID-19 and Related Terms Flashcard

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What is the typical waiting time for RT-PCR test results?

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One day to one week.

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What do antigen tests detect in the virus?

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Pieces of viral proteins (antigens).

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How many false negatives are typically associated with RT-PCR tests?

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Few false negatives; the test usually does not need to be repeated.

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What type of genetic material does the RT-PCR test analyze?

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Pieces of the virus’s RNA genome.

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What are the four different types of nucleotides found in the SARS-CoV-2 genome?

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Adenine, Uracil, Cytosine, Guanine.

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What does RT-PCR stand for?

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Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction.

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What is the primary purpose of an RT-PCR test?

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To detect the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus's RNA.

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What is the difference between RT-PCR and antigen tests?

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RT-PCR tests detect viral RNA, while antigen tests detect viral proteins.

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What is the significance of the RNA genome in SARS-CoV-2?

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It contains the genetic information necessary for the virus to replicate.

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How does the RT-PCR test work?

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It converts RNA into DNA and amplifies it for detection.