Molecular methodologies offer numerous advantages to the clinical laboratory. These include:
Sensitivity: Amplification methodologies are particularly useful in increasing the sensitivity of a methodology and useful in the identification of target molecules of interest that are only present in low concentrations.
Specificity: Molecular methods minimize false positive test results by targeting the specific molecule of interest.
Turn Around Time: In comparison with standard traditional culture methods, molecular methodologies usually offer better turn around times from receipt to result reporting.
Application: broader application can be found with molecular methodologies such as infectious diseases identification, genetic testing, forensics, pharmacogenetics and drug resistance, and tumor marker detection and monitoring.
