What is the principle of the real-time PCR test?
The assay to detect CSF viral RNA is a real-time RT-PCR method that utilizes a specific set of forward and reverse primers and fluorogenic probe hydrolysis chemistry for the detection of CSF viral RNA in samples. The assay has a specific set of oligonucleotide primers and a FAM/TAMRA probe that target the 5’-UTR of CSFV.