text: TaqMan probe-based assays are widely used in quantitative PCR in research and medical laboratories:
  *Gene expression assays
  *Pharmacogenomics
  *Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) genotyping
  *Determination of viral load in clinical specimens (HIV, Hepatitis)
  *Bacterial Identification assays
  *DNA quantification
  *SNP genotyping
  *Verification of microarray results