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DNA Testing

DNA-based tests identify genetic material.

DNA-based tests identify genetic material. In veterinary diagnosis, PCR can help detect an infectious organism, with results interpreted in the clinical context.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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