Grants, Contracts, RFAs, and RFPs. 1  A grant is a funding mechanism for a particular scientific inquiry that you generate. You come up with the idea, they decide if it's a good idea, and they provide funding for you to do it. In contrast, a contract is a funding mechanism of government agencies or other organizations to obtain specified services or goods.
1 These tests are very good at identifying chlamydia. 2  A test that is positive almost always means the problem is there and is unlikely to be a false-positive test result. 3  A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test is an example of a nucleic acid amplification test. 4  This test can also be done on a urine sample.
1 Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. 2  A PCR test can be done on cells or fluid from a sore or on blood or on other fluid, such as spinal fluid. 3  PCR finds the genetic material (DNA) of the HSV virus. 4  This test can tell the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2.5  Using the PCR test on skin sores isn't common. PCR finds the genetic material (DNA) of the HSV virus. 2  This test can tell the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2. 3  Using the PCR test on skin sores isn't common. 4  PCR is used mainly for testing spinal fluid in rare cases when herpes may have caused an infection in or around the brain.