Future Biotechnology on Instagram: "🚨 Did you know RT-PCR actually has two meanings? That’s why it often causes confusion. Reverse Transcriptase PCR: Used for analyzing RNA viruses (like SARS-CoV-2, HIV, Influenza). The viral RNA is reverse-transcribed into complementary DNA (cDNA) by the enzyme reverse transcriptase, which is then amplified through the polymerase chain reaction. Real-Time PCR (qPCR): A quantitative method that uses fluorescent probes or intercalating dyes to monitor DNA amplif