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Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to Detect Hepatitis B Infection

Latest droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) assay improves detection of cccDNA and is highly sensitive compared to current methods to detect HBV infection according to a recent study.

Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to Detect Hepatitis B Infection

Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to Detect Hepatitis B Infection

New sensitive droplet digital PCR assay to measure closed circular DNA (cccDNA) enables earlier detection of hepatitis B infection, prediction of liver cancer and instituting preventive interventions earlier.

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