How is the Coronavirus Tested Via the CDC

The video explains the process of testing for COVID-19 using quantitative real-time PCR. It covers the basics of RNA viruses, the extraction and amplification of viral RNA, and the use of fluorescence to detect DNA. The video also discusses the importance of cycle thresholds in interpreting PCR results and outlines CDC guidelines for determining positive and negative test results.

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