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Bottlenecks in molecular diagnostics
| Problem identified | Possible solution |
|---|---|
| Quantitative technologies | Real time amplification technologies |
| Internal and external control | Well defined universal internal controls; Quality control programs |
| Sample preparation still matrix dependent | New extraction technologies |
| Hands-on time and turn-around time results | Automation |
| Commercially interesting viruses vs. viruses of no commercial interest | Well characterized home-brew assays |
