Philippine Journal of Pathology 2025;10(2):18-24

doi:https://doi.org/10.21141/PJP.2025.11

Molecular diagnostic techniques of infectious diseases: An overview

Michael Baclig 1

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Keywords

Molecular Techniques; Real-time Pc; Isothermal Amplification; Microarray; Rispr-infectious-disease Diagnostics

Country

Philippines

Language

English

Abstract

Recent advancements in molecular techniques such as real-time PCR, isothermal amplification, next-generation sequencing, metagenomics, microarray, and CRISPR-infectious disease diagnostics have significantly evolved and improved over the past years. This overview will explore the innovations that have shaped the molecular diagnostics workflow, as well as the progress made in these innovative techniques. Additionally, it will address existing gaps, unmet needs, and the potential future directions for further enhancing diagnostic capabilities in the field.