Provision of service support for Thermal Cyclers, Genetic Analysers, Real-Time PCR Machines and a Magnetic Particle Processor

APHA use the Equipment for amplifying, detection and sequencing of nucleic acids in the molecular biological areas of research and diagnostic services. Nucleic acids come from a range of bacterial species and viruses of animal, plant and public health. Constant access and functioning of the Equipment is imperative to allow APHA to continue uninterrupted research and surveillance of national importance.

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