The CDC Is Using PCR Tests to Diagnose Monkeypox
(rumble.com)
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The PCR is a method of testing that can be tailored to specific diseases by the selection of different primers which are chemicals that will react to whatever you are wanting to test for.
Think of it like a gun. PCR is the weapon hardware but you can load it in infinite ways for target shooting, home defense, etc
Oh, I was thinking about the swab itself but it's HOW the swab is tested.
Yes PCR is a method of testing material. The swab is only the tool used to collect the material being tested.