As this is a 2 gene kit, we recommend purchase of 2 of the accompanying RT-qPCR master mix reagent: oasig Lyophilised OneStep RT-qPCR Master Mix 150 reactions.
Norovirus is known to cause acute gastroenteritis. It is a small (27-38 nm), round, nonenveloped RNA virus belonging to the Caliciviridae family and is responsible for over 80% of non-bacterial outbreaks of gastroenteritis in the world. It affects individuals of all ages, with a distinct seasonal link to winter. It has a genome of 7.6 kb that is positive sense and has a single stranded linear confirmation. It encodes a major structural protein (VP1) of about 58 to 60 kDa and a minor capsid protein (VP2). Transmission occurs predominantly through ingestion of contaminated water, food and airborne transmission, as well as contact with contaminated surfaces. The ease with which norovirus is transmitted and the low infectious dose required to establish an infection results in extensive outbreaks in numerous environments, such as hospitals, hotels and schools. There is no antiviral drug available to treat this infection and little is known about its pathogenicity. However, it has been observed that the virus can be taken up by enterocytes where translation of viral nonstructural proteins can occur; it damages and alters intestinal microvilli, leaving them blunt and broadened, thus inhibiting absorption; it causes crypt cell hyperplasia and also leads to apoptosis of enterocyctes. An incubation period of 24-48 hours is usual. Infection is characterized by the acute onset of nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, aching limbs, raised temperature and diarrhoea that generally last for about 48 hours. However, more severe and prolonged infection may be observed in children and the elderly. There are five recognized norovirus genogroups, of which three (GI, GII, and GIV) are known to affect humans and, since 2002, variants of the GII.4 genotype have been the most common cause of norovirus outbreaks. There have been 31 different genotypes identified within the genogroups, with a wide degree of genetic variability present even within each genotype.
Exceptional value for money
Rapid detection of all clinically relevant subtypes
Positive copy number standard curve for quantification
Highly specific detection profile
High priming efficiency
Broad dynamic detection range (>6 logs)
Sensitive to < 100 copies of target
Accurate controls to confirm findings
The genesig® Real-Time PCR COVID-19 (CE) is CE-IVD marked and intended for in vitro diagnostic use in Europe.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a Professional Use Only product that requires a trained operator in a controlled laboratory environment. It is NOT a lateral flow or a Point of Care device designed to be used by the general public.
Total workflow solution
All reagents and components provided from start to finish
Rapid protocol with fewer handling steps
For use with dry swabs
Viral inactivation; Preparation, Amplification, Diagnosis
Total chemistry optimisation
Low shipping costs with ambient shipping
Includes our genesig® Real-Time PCR Coronavirus COVID-19 (CE IVD)
Description
The IdPath™ COVID-19 Real-Time RT-PCR Kit is a real-time RT-PCR test intended for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus RNA which might be extracted from the respiratory tract specimens. The Kit provides reagents for multiplex real-time RT-PCR to detect SARS-CoV-2 by one-step reaction, specifically targeting the E (Envelope), RdRP (RNA-dependent RNA polymerase) and N (Nucleocapsid protein) gene for SARS-CoV-2 virus.
The Kit contains the RT enzyme mix and qPCR master mix for reverse transcription and real-time PCR of virus RNA. The COVID-19 Control (positive control) and ddWater (negative control) are used as indicators to avoid false negative/positive results across all experimental procedures. The Primers/probes Mix contains multiplex primers and TaqMan probes specific to the N, E/RdRP genes of SARS-CoV-2 and RNase P gene of human, detected by FAM, VIC and ROX channels, respectively.
For Research Use Only
Features
Storage
Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles
Protect fluorogenic probes from light
-20°C for 12 months
The IdPath™ COVID-19 Real-Time RT-PCR Kit is a real-time RT-PCR test intended for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus RNA which might be extracted from the respiratory tract specimens. The Kit provides reagents for multiplex real-time RT-PCR to detect SARS-CoV-2 by one-step reaction, specifically targeting the E (Envelope), RdRP (RNA-dependent RNA polymerase) and N (Nucleocapsid protein) gene for SARS-CoV-2 virus.
The Kit contains the RT enzyme mix and qPCR master mix for reverse transcription and real-time PCR of virus RNA. The COVID-19 Control (positive control) and ddWater (negative control) are used as indicators to avoid false negative/positive results across all experimental procedures. The Primers/probes Mix contains multiplex primers and TaqMan probes specific to the N, E/RdRP genes of SARS-CoV-2 and RNase P gene of human, detected by FAM, VIC and ROX channels, respectively.