Swab specimen collection and handling
Gerbion swab specimen collection kit is one of the best adapted kits to detect the coronavirus. It meets the WHO recommendations for COVID-19 specimen collection & handling: the virus inactivation due to the effect of the transport solution on the virus envelop and the preservation of the viral RNA due to the non-effect on the viral capsid and a stable pH ensure ideal protection of nucleic acids. The stored samples can be used in subsequent molecular experiments such as DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR testing or sequencing.
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Coronavirus DNA/RNA isolation kits
RNA extraction has become a major bottleneck for COVID-19 diagnosis due to the limited availability of RNA extraction kits for preparing virus RNA from patient samples and the low-throughput nature of the extraction procedure.
NukEx PureRNA/DNA Kit is designed for rapid manual extraction of nucleic acids from a wide range of samples (e.g. human samples, veterinary samples, insects, food samples, etc.). Including Processing of blood, serum, plasma, urine, CSF, and swabs
The NukEx Complete MagRNA/DNA Kit is designed for rapid manual and automated extraction of nucleic acids. The kit is designed for use with automated magnetic processors (e.g. KingFisherâ„¢ Flex or Duo Prime, Microlab STAR, Freedom EVO).
These kits are designed for 100 and 200 isolations.
The extracted and purified nucleic acids can be used directly for downstream applications.
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The Virellasars-Cov-2 Seqc Real Time RT-PCR Kit
The virellaSARS-CoV-2 seqc real time RT-PCR Kit is a screening assay for the simultaneous detection of RNA of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and other Betacoronaviruses (e.g. MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV) extracted from biological specimens.
This RT-qPCR Kit contains specific primers and dual-labeled probes for the amplification and simultaneous differentiation of RNA of SARS-CoV-2 (RdRP gene, WHO recommendation) and other Betacoronaviruses (e.g. MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV, env gene) extracted from biological specimens.
The presence of nucleic acids is detected by an increase in fluorescence due to hydrolysis of the probes during amplification.
VirellaSARS-CoV-2 seqc real time RT-PCR Kit contains a Control RNA (Internal Process Control, IPC), which is detected in the same reaction by a HEX-labeled probe. It allows the detection of RT-PCR inhibition and acts as control, that the nucleic acid was isolated from the biological specimen.
Additionally, virellaSARS-CoV-2 seqc real time RT-PCR Kit contains an Internal System Control (ISC). The ISC consists of primers and probes for the detection of a house keeping gene (Beta-actin, multi species) in the eluate from a biological specimen. The ISC helps preventing false negative results due to insufficient sample drawing or transport.
This Kits can work with different qPCR machines: LightCycler 480II, Stratagene Mx3000P / Mx3005, AriaMxBio-Rad CFX9, AriaMxBio-Rad CFX96 and ABI 7500.
The reagents supplied are sufficient for 32 or 96 reactions and contains: Reaction mix, enzyme, positive control, negative control and control RNA.
VirellaSARS-CoV-2 seqc real time RT-PCR Kits are approved by the World health Organization (WHO)
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