All Notes

LAMP and PCR: Introduction, Differences, and Keynotes

Introduction

LAMP stands for Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification while PCR full form is polymerase chain reaction and LAMP is the nucleic acid amplification assay. The lamp is a newer technique whereas PCR is older. The LAMP is comparatively more efficient and cost-effective than PCR testing.

Fig. PCR and LAMP-based Equipment- Left (Thermocycler) and right (ID Now Abbott)

Differences between LAMP and PCR Assays

Differences between them are as follows-

LAMPPCR
Emerging MethodOlder method
Exponential accumulation of additional dsDNA is faster.Slower
No need for multiple temperature cyclesMultiple temperature cycles are needed.
LAMP amplification also depends on the low range of heat at around 60-65ºC.A higher range of heat is required i.e. 56-95ºC.
Result within minutes (average 30 minutes)Result within hours (average 4 hours)
It can ve handled in a simple setup.It needs an advanced level of setup.
Low manpower and basic training are sufficient.High manpower and highly skilled laboratory personnel are mandatory.
Equipment name-MicrosensDx RapiPRO™ Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) SARS-CoV-2 testBioRad CFX-96, Applied Biosystem-Qunnstudio 5, RotorGene Q
It has far greater accuracy and sensitivity than antigen testing for SARS-CoV-2.It has too.
More efficient and cost-effective Costly
RapiPRO™ LAMP for SARS-CoV-2 test has widely applied on large industrial sites and in airports.It is hard to install in such areas.
No need for expensive reagents or instrumentsIt needs expensive reagents or instruments.
Highly sensitive (nearly 100-fold more sensitive than conventional RT-PCR methods).Comparatively less sensitive
Table: LAMP Vs PCR

Keynotes

  1. Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay is a rapid diagnostic for COVID-19.
  2. RT-PCR for COVID-19 is a gold standard assay.
  3. Lamp is a nucleic acid amplifixation assay and higly senstive than conventional RT-PCR methods.
  4. PCR is a nucleic acid targets assay i.e. N2 (nucleocapsid), E (envelope), S (spike protein),etc.

Further Readings

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7182526/
  • https://www.microsensdx.com/lamp-vs-pcr-choosing-the-appropriate-sars-cov-2-covid-19-diagnostic-
  • https://universe84a.com/sars-cov-2-genes-detection/
Medical Lab Notes

View Comments

  • Single purpose impressive information sites Ive observed. Thanks a whole lot for preserving the internet fashionable for a change. Youve got type, class, bravado. Come on , man it. Please keep it up because without the internet is definitely low in intelligence.

  • I was just seeking this info for a while. After six hours of continuous Googleing, at last I got it in your site. I wonder what's the lack of Google strategy that do not rank this type of informative sites in top of the list. Usually the top web sites are full of garbage.

  • Please let me know if you're looking for a article writer for your site. You have some really good articles and I believe I would be a good asset. If you ever want to take some of the load off, I'd really like to write some material for your blog in exchange for a link back to mine. Please blast me an e-mail if interested. Many thanks!

  • I like this website very much, Its a rattling nice billet to read and get info .

  • You have mentioned very interesting details! ps decent web site. "Loneliness seems to have become the great American disease." by John Corry.

  • Hello there, I found your blog via Google while looking for a related topic, your site came up, it looks great. I've bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.

  • Some truly quality posts on this internet site, saved to favorites.

  • It’s hard to find knowledgeable people on this topic, but you sound like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks

Recent Posts

CRISPR/Cas9: Introduction, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction and  Mechanism CRISPR stands for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats. In nature, bacteria…

2 days ago

Foundation for Quality India (FQI): Introduction, Programs, Contact, and Keynotes

Introduction to FQI FQI specializes in training laboratory professionals to understand and implement strict quality…

3 days ago

TOP 10 Bacterial Diseases: Introduction, List, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction to Bacterial Diseases Bacterial diseases are illnesses caused by pathogenic bacteria entering the body,…

2 weeks ago

HVAC Vs HEPA Filters: Introduction, Comparison, and Keynotes

Introduction The fundamental difference is that standard HVAC filters are primarily designed to protect heating…

3 weeks ago

HVAC Filters-Introduction, Principle, Working Mechanism, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction to HVAC Filters Air filters act as the first line of defense in an…

3 weeks ago

Air Handling Unit (AHU)-Introduction, Principle, Working Mechanism, Application, and Keynotes

Introduction An Air Handling Unit (AHU) is the heart of a building's Heating, Ventilation, and…

3 weeks ago