What tests are done to view a virus? (stains??)

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abhisar · Answer

There are several tests like ELISA, PCR etc which are used to not see but detect the presence of a particular virus.

thatonegirl_ · Answer

So for HCV what is used in place of stains to differentiate it? @Abhisar

abhisar · Answer

Do you mean how is HCV is detected?

thatonegirl_ · Answer

idk, on my rubric thats what it asks for... I've looked on the internet a lot and don't know what to put for it :/ @Abhisar

abhisar · Answer

Basically presence of virus is detected by detecting antigens and antibodies against them. I think these links may help you http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/viral-test http://www.hepmag.com/articles/2512_18753.shtml

thatonegirl_ · Answer

Thanks! Those helped a lot :) @Abhisar

abhisar · Answer

Welcome :)

thatonegirl_ · Answer

Would you say that those methods would be the same as the modern methods of diagnosis? @Abhisar

abhisar · Answer

Yes.

abhisar · Answer

But it would be better if you reconfirm this with other sources too

thatonegirl_ · Answer

okay thanks @Abhisar