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Estaba traduciendo un artículo corto sobre la peste porcina africana, donde encontré el término "pen-side test" y realmente no tengo ni la menor idea de cómo traducirlo ni a qué se refiere exactamente. No encontré información concreta al respecto.

Contexto:
Diagnostics
Pen-side tests: The direct amplification of both RNA and DNA for ASFV from Whatman filter papers was demonstrated, which will provide a basis for easy sample storage and distribution within the EPIZONE network and in developing countries. Nucleic acid amplification using isothermal PCR methods have been developed and have the potential to be used at the pen-side.

Original: http://www.epizone-eu.net/en/Home/show/African-swine-fever.h...