With reference to the IMDX Monkeypox Detection RT-PCR Assay, consider the following statements: 1. It can be seamlessly integrated into existing laboratory workflows without the need for new equipment. 2. The assay targets a single region in the Mpox viral genome. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the IMDX Monkeypox Detection RT-PCR Assay, consider the following statements:
1.It can be seamlessly integrated into existing laboratory workflows without the need for new equipment.
2.The assay targets a single region in the Mpox viral genome.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. The IMDX Monkeypox Detection RT-PCR Assay is described as platform-agnostic, meaning it can fit into existing lab workflows with standard PCR setups, eliminating the need for new instruments.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The assay targets two distinct regions in the viral genome, covering both Clade I and Clade II variants of the virus, ensuring comprehensive detection across various strains.

Source: The Hindu

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