Parvovirus B19 was the first known human virus in the family of Parvoviruses. B19 is a non-enveloped, icosahedral virus that contains a single-stranded linear DNA genome. It is classified as an erythrovirus because of its capability to invade red blood cell precursors in the bone marrow. B19 virus causes a childhood rash called fifth disease or erythema infectiosum which is commonly called “slapped cheek” syndrome due to the appearance of erythema across the cheeks. The virus is primarily spread by infected respiratory droplets, but some cases of blood-borne transmission have been reported. Parvovirus infection in pregnant women is associated with hydrops fetalis due to severe fetal anemia, sometimes leading to miscarriage or stillbirth. The risk of fetal loss is about 10% if infection occurs before week 20 of pregnancy. There is also some evidence that intrauterine Parvovirus B19 infection leads to developmental abnormalities in childhood. Due to the serious nature of the virus, methods for its rapid diagnosis are desirable.
Parvo B19 TaqMan PCR Kit, 100 reactions
Parvo B19 TaqMan PCR Probe/Primer Set and Controls, 100 reactions
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Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All kit components can be stored for 2 years after the date of production without showing any reduction in performance.
All kit components should be stored at -20°C upon arrival. Repeated thawing and freezing (> 2 x) of the Master Mix and Positive Control should be avoided, as this may affect the performance of the assay. If the reagents are to be used only intermittently, they should be frozen in aliquots.
| Component | Cat. TM39650 (100 preps) | Cat. TM39610 (100 preps) |
|---|---|---|
| MDx TaqMan 2X PCR Master Mix | 2 x 700 μL | – |
| Parvovirus B19 Primer & Probe Mix | 280 μL | 280 μL |
| Parvovirus B19 Positive Control | 150 μL | 150 μL |
| Nuclease-Free Water (Negative Control) | 1.25 mL | 1.25 mL |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 |
Permagen’s new low elution bar magnet plate for PCR applications features an individual bar magnet for each row of wells making it the perfect solution for hand pipetting. With its SBS footprint and integrated cushion base, scaling up to the robot is a snap. Available in kit form as well, which includes our X39602 top plate for 0.2 mL tubes & strips
Features include solid aluminum alloy construction and hard coat anodized finish for years of trouble-free use, and compatible with any magnetic beads
A012424 (magnet plate only)
A012424KT (Includes top plate kit for 0.2 mL strips and tubes)
Minimum – 5 µL
Maximum – 140 mL
Permagen’s new low elution bar magnet plate for PCR applications features an individual bar magnet for each row of wells making it the perfect solution for hand pipetting. With its SBS footprint and integrated cushion base, scaling up to the robot is a snap. Available in kit form as well, which includes our X39602 top plate for 0.2 mL tubes & strips
