Molecular biology lab tests, also known as molecular diagnostics, analyze molecules like DNA and RNA to produce diagnostic results. These tests can be used to check for genes, proteins, or other molecules in samples of tissue, blood, or other body fluids. They can also look for changes in genes or chromosomes that may increase the risk of developing certain diseases.
Molecular biology lab tests are used in many areas of laboratory medicine, including: Oncology, Infectious diseases, Clinical chemistry, and Clinical genetics.
They can be used for a variety of purposes, such as: Department of Molecular Biology
• Diagnosing cancer
• Planning treatment
• Monitoring treatment effectiveness
• Making a prognosis
• Predicting whether cancer will spread or come back
• Detecting microorganisms
• Looking for genetic mutations associated with certain diseases
• Performing paternity tests