Molecular Diagnostics and PCR Techniques
Amplification finds what culture cannot, and it will just as readily amplify contamination introduced by the person running it. This course covers molecular testing and the discipline it demands.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Finding what culture cannot, and amplifying your own mistakes
- 02Nucleic acid extraction, yield and inhibitors
- 03Reaction setup, primers, probes and the master mix
- 04Contamination control, workflow separation and dedicated areas
- 05Real time and quantitative approaches, curves and cycle thresholds
- 06Controls, inhibition, invalid runs and interpreting a negative
- 07Method validation, proficiency and monitoring ongoing performance
What you will gain
- Explain amplification and what a result does and does not mean
- Extract nucleic acid suitable for amplification
- Set up reactions with contamination control
- Interpret curves, controls and failed runs
- Apply quantitative and real time approaches
- Validate a method and monitor its performance
Who should attend
- Medical and veterinary laboratory scientists
- Microbiologists moving into molecular methods
- Public health and reference laboratory staff
- Laboratory supervisors overseeing molecular testing
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Mar 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 19 to 21 Jul 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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