PCR-based detection of a person thought to have HIV would require all of the following EXCEPT:

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HIV agar media is not necessary for PCR-based detection of a person thought to have HIV. PCR (polymerase chain reaction) only requires primers specific for HIV genes, a thermocycler, gel electrophoresis, and HIV genome isolation/extraction. Agar media is a culture medium used for growing microorganisms and is not necessary for PCR-based diagnosis.

PCR-Based Detection of a Person Thought to Have HIV Would