Overview

• Detection kits for WNV
• CE-IVD marked version available for in vitro diagnostic use
• Available in TaqMan format for analysis

West Nile Virus (WNV) belongs to the RNA virus family of Flaviviridae. It is known to spread primarily through arthropod vectors such as mosquitoes. The virus infects mainly birds but is also reported to infect humans as well as pets such as cats and dogs. In humans, the majority of the infections caused by WNV are asymptomatic. However, some individuals (the majority of the confirmed cases) could enter a second, febrile stage with flu-like symptoms – commonly known as West Nile Fever. In a more serious stage, the disease becomes neuroinvasive, causing meningitis or encephalitis. Such severe conditions could lead to mortality. As the symptoms of WNV are very similar to other common diseases but can be fatal at a severe stage, it is important to distinguish the virus early in the diagnosis, particularly at the molecular level.

WNV TaqMan RT-PCR Kit, 100 reactions

• Ready to use format, including Master Mix for the target and PCR control to monitor for PCR inhibition and validate the quality
• Specific Primer and Probe mix for the pathogen/virus/viroid of interest
• Primer and Probe mix
• Positive and negative control to confirm the integrity of the kit reagents

WNV TaqMan RT-PCR Probe/Primer Set and Controls, 100 reactions

• Specific Primer/Probe mix and Positive Control for the pathogen/virus/viroid of interest
• Nuclease-free water
• Can be used together with Norgen’s RT-PCR Master Mix (#28113) or customer supplied master mix

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Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All kit components can be stored for 1 year 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. TM44250 (100 preps)	Cat. TM44210 (100 preps)
MDx TaqMan 2X PCR Master Mix	2 x 700 μL	–
WNV Primer & Probe Mix	280 μL	280 μL
WNV Positive Control	150 μL	150 μL
Nuclease-Free Water (Negative Control)	1.25 mL	1.25 mL
Product Insert	1	1

Introduction

This kit is used for extracting total pathongen nucleic acid from low cell content biological samples such as body fluid, serum, plasma, immersion solution, tissue homogenate, culture, etc. The purified DNA/RNA is ready for downstream clinical in vitro detection such as Real Time PCR, biochip analysis, NGS and other related detection.

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Specifications

Features	Specifications
Main Functions	Extract pathogen DNA/RNA from whole blood, body fluid, serum, plasma, sputum, immersion solution, tissue homogenate supernatant, etc.
Applications	RT-PCR，PCR，NGS
Products	Pathogen DNA and RNA
Purification method	Mini spin column
Purification technology	Silica technology
Process method	Manual (centrifugation or vacuum)
Sample type	Whole blood, plasma, serum, immersion solution, tissue homogenate supernatant
Sample amount	200μl
Elution volume	≥30μl
Time per run	30 mins
Liquid carrying volume per column	800μl
Binding yield of column	100μg

Principle

This product is based on silica gel purification. The sample is lysed and digested with lysate and protease, DNA/RNA is released into the lysate. Transfer to an adsorption plate and filter column. DNA/RNA is adsorbed on the membrane, while protein is not adsorbed and is removed with filtration. After washing proteins and other impurities, DNA / RNA is finally eluted with low-salt buffer (10 MmTris, pH 8.0).

Advantages

• Fast – column purification, several samples can be finished in 30 mins
• High quality – high purity total RNA/DNA can be directly used in various sensitive downstream applications
• Safe – no phenol chloroform extraction required
• Sensitive – DNA/RNA can be recovered at the level of PG

Kit Contents

Contents	IVD4179
Purification Times	50 Preps
HiPure Viral Mini Column	50
2ml Collection Tubes	100
2ml Bead Tubes	50
Protease K	50 mg
Protease Dissolve Buffer	5 ml
DNase I (Powder)	10 mg
DNase Buffer	6 ml
Buffer CLB	100 ml
Buffer SDS	5 ml
Reagent DX	1.5 ml
Buffer ACL	30 ml
Buffer VHB*	22 ml
Buffer RW2*	20 ml
Buffer AVE	15 ml

Storage and Stability

Proteinase K and DNase I (Powder) should be stored at 2–8°C upon arrival. However, short-term storage (DNase I up to 1 week, Proteinase K up to 8 weeks) at room temperature (15–25°C) does not affecttheir performance. The remaining kit components can be stored at room temperature (15–25°C) and are stable for 18 months under these conditions.

This kit is used for extracting total pathongen nucleic acid from low cell content biological samples such as body fluid, serum, plasma, immersion solution, tissue homogenate, culture, etc. The purified DNA/RNA is ready for downstream clinical in vitro detection such as Real Time PCR, biochip analysis, NGS and other related detection.