In the meantime, here's a sneak peek, just a small sliceâthe first part of a 2-part excerpt from the addendum of Grantsmanship: Program Planning & Proposal Writing. The topic is the difference between a planning and an implementation (or program) grant proposal. Enjoy!
What is PCR (polymerase chain reaction)? Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a technique that is used to amplify trace amounts of DNA (and in some instances, RNA) located in or on almost any liquid or surface where DNA strands may be deposited.
1 Using the PCR test on skin sores isn't common. 2  PCR is used mainly for testing spinal fluid in rare cases when herpes may have caused an infection in or around the brain. 3  Antibody tests. 4  Blood tests can find antibodies that are made by the immune system to fight a herpes infection.