Mobile pcr systems, mobile reverse pcr hoods and related methods

A mobile PCR system for providing a mobile sterile work area for conducting PCR analysis, the system comprising:

• a vehicle having an interior area that provides a clean environment;
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• a reverse PCR hood secured within the clean environment of the interior area of the vehicle, the reverse PCR hood comprising:
• a base;
• two or more side walls secured to the base, the side walls extending upward from the base and forming a back and two sides of the PCR hood;
• a front wall that extends between the two sides of the PCR hood, the front wall comprising a sash that is movable between a closed position and an open position proximal to the base;
• a hood top secured to the side walls and front wall such that the base, the side walls, the front wall, and the hood top form an enclosed work area;
• an air handler positioned in the hood top, the air handler configured to draw air out of the enclosed work area when the sash of the front wall is in an open position with the air handler comprising a prefilter, a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, and a blower;
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• an ultraviolet (UV) light bulb positioned within the enclosed work area and configured to provide UV light to sterilize the enclosed work area when activated for a set period of time.