RAPID - PCR (LightCycler) in Diagnosis of Biological Agents

Abstract

Although the historic use of biological weapons has been infrequent, a belief that state sponsored armies or terrorist organizations will use this type of weapon has never been greater which demands a capability for rapid medical response and early intervention. Molecular diagnostic methods, based on DNA amplification known as PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) are promising tools in fast and specific detection and identification of biological agent(s). TM The R.A.P.I.D.(TM) - PCR (Ruggedized Advanced Pathogen Identification Device) (fig. 1), is a 32 sample capacity, automated instrument integrating Idaho Technology's LightCycler(R) technology into a portable, impact resistant package. This allows field identification of pathogens quickly.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADP013416

Entities

People

  • B. Nikolovski
  • Bruce Zhang
  • J. David
  • T. L. Hadfield
  • V. Taleski

Organizations

  • Armed Forces Institute of Pathology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Amplification
  • Biological Factors
  • Biological Toxins
  • Biological Weapons
  • Capillary Tubes
  • Civilian Population
  • Detection
  • Identification
  • Low Temperature
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Nucleic Acids
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Terrorism
  • Therapy
  • Thermal Cyclers

Readers

  • Molecular Genetics
  • Research Science/Academic Research
  • Strategic Security Studies