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English term

PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test

COVID-19 GBK English to French Medical Medical (general)
Definition from NPR:
A diagnostic test that detects viral particles in blood or bodily fluids. Through a process called PCR, or polymerase chain reaction, small amounts of pathogen DNA are amplified — or copied --- to sufficient levels for detection. Studies of isolated pieces of DNA are nearly impossible without PCR amplification.
Example sentences:
As ICMR has allowed rapid antibody testing in India, experts believe that it will help the agencies to enhance screening and identifying capabilities. Presently the government uses the PCR tests to detect Covid-19 from samples of throat or nasal swab of people with symptoms. (India Today)
Indonesia to receive 50,000 COVID-19 PCR test kits from South Korea (The Jakarta Post)
Most coronavirus testing discussed by public officials and the media refers to polymerase chain reaction testing, better known as PCR. The RT-PCR machine heats and cools the samples in a process that essentially Xeroxes the DNA, making thousands of copies of any genetic material in the samples. (Live Science)
Proposed translations (French)
5 +5 Test PCR (Réaction en chaîne par polymérase)
Change log

Apr 22, 2020 00:45: changed "Kudoz queue" from "In queue" to "Public"

Apr 24, 2020 14:56: changed "Stage" from "Preparation" to "Submission"

Apr 27, 2020 15:55: changed "Stage" from "Submission" to "Completion"

Discussion

Bridget Jean Apr 27, 2020:
Petite précision : Covid-19 est le résultat de la liaison ARN entre SARS et Cov2

Proposed translations

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Test PCR (Réaction en chaîne par polymérase)

Definition from Wiki:
L’amplification en chaîne par polymérase (ACP, PCR en anglais, le sigle français étant rarement employé) ou réaction de polymérisation en chaîne (Polymerase Chain Reaction en anglais) ou encore test d&#039;amplification des acides nucléiques (TAN au Canada francophone) est une méthode de biologie moléculaire d&#039;amplification génique in vitro.<br /><br />Elle permet de dupliquer en grand nombre (avec un facteur de multiplication de l&#039;ordre du milliard) une séquence d&#039;ADN ou d&#039;ARN connue, à partir d&#039;une faible quantité (de l&#039;ordre de quelques picogrammes) d&#039;acide nucléique (séquence spécifique d’ADN (l’amplicon)) et d&#039;amorces spécifiques constituées d&#039;oligonucléotides de synthèse de 20 à 25 nucléotides
Example sentences:
le dépistage de l'infection par le SARS-CoV-2 se fonde uniquement sur le recours à un test PCR (réaction en chaîne par polymérase), qui met en évidence ou non de l'ARN (acide ribonucléique = assemblage de ribonucléotides) viral dans un prélèvement nasopharyngé obtenu par écouvillonnage. (Vidal)
Peer comment(s):
agree Annabelle Méry
2 hrs
agree Lionel-N : Celle-la aussi était costaud :)
2 hrs
agree Christine HOUDY
17 hrs
agree BarbaraMous
18 hrs
agree Bridget Jean
2 days 18 hrs
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