RevoDx Streptococcus Pneumoniae qPCR Kit
Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is a Gram-positive bacterium that is responsible for the majority of community-acquired pneumonia. It is a commensal organism in the human respiratory tract, meaning that it benefits from the human body. Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common cause of middle ear infections, sepsis (blood infection) in children and pneumonia in immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. It can also cause meningitis (inflammation of the coverings of the brain and spinal cord) or sinus infections.
The main way people spread Streptococcus pneumoniae to others is through direct contact with respiratory droplets. The bacteria often spread within households and in crowded conditions. Pneumococcal infections are more common during the winter and early spring.
Intended Use
RevoDx Streptococcus pneumoniae qPCR Kit is a real-time PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae DNA.
Features
- Ready-to-use kit
- Compatible with most real-time PCR detection systems with the channels FAM and HEX
- Human RNase P as an internal control
- The Limit of Detection (LoD) value is 94 copies/mL
- No cross-reactivity with the potential cross-reactive markers shown using both in silico analysis and wet testing.
- CE-IVD marked
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