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Laboratory Procedure

Question 9 • Introduction to Health Science - EL3601 B

Which of the following diagnostic purposes might molecular testing be used for? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
diagnosing infection
B
determining if a woman is pregnant
C
testing for drugs
D
diagnosing cancer
E
detecting viruses

Explanation

Molecular tests analyze DNA or RNA, which can help identify infectious organisms and detect viruses. They can also find genetic changes associated with cancer. Pregnancy tests usually detect the hormone hCG, and routine drug tests look for drugs or their breakdown products rather than analyzing genetic material.

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