Joe Rogan Experience #2576 - Dr. Peter McCullough · Aired Nov 4, 2026
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McCullough says CDC told laboratories never to exceed 25 diagnostic PCR cycles.
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CDC's diagnostic-panel instructions use a positive threshold below 40 cycles, with required targets and controls. Detecting RNA is distinct from culturing infectious virus. This document contradicts the alleged categorical 25-cycle instruction.
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Is it true that McCullough says CDC told laboratories never to exceed 25 diagnostic PCR cycles?
No, not as stated. CDC's diagnostic-panel instructions use a positive threshold below 40 cycles, with required targets and controls. Detecting RNA is distinct from culturing infectious virus. Dr. Peter McCullough said it (matched by voice) on Joe Rogan Experience #2576 - Dr. Peter McCullough, aired Nov 4, 2026, at 2:16:47. The supporting source is fda.gov, linked below.
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