What is it?
Detection of bacterial meningitis
This PCR flow-through hybridization assay is used to identify 12 bacterial meningitis pathogens.
The assay features:
Genotyping – Identifies Haemophilus influenza, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria meningitides, Mycoplasma pneumonia, Streptococcus pneumonia, Enterococcus faecium, Streptococcus agalactiae, Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli K1
Internal amplification control (IAC) – A positive control to verify sufficient sample amount, successful DNA extraction and DNA amplification
Hybridization control (HC) – A positive control to verify the success of the hybridization reaction
The fast, cost-effective test is applied to human serum or plasma specimens. Up to 16 samples can be tested simultaneously.
This assay is used with the FTPRO flow-through hybridization platform.
Each consumable assay kit is capable of 32 reactions.
Who is it for?
This kit is especially valuable to practitioners responsible for the health of populations at risk of bacterial meningitis.
It’s useful for designing treatment regimes for patients diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.
The kit is also useful for researchers involved with bacterial meningitis.
Why is it different?
This highly sensitive test is currently the most cost-effective solution for identifying specific type of bacteria, causing infection, so as to provide appropriate antibiotic treatment as soon as possible.
It’s fast and can deliver results 3 hours after extraction. Up to 16 samples can be tested simultaneously.
The test features sample quality control and is easy to apply.
Advantages
Practical – Detects 12 bacterial meningitis pathogens in 1 go
Fast – Delivers results in approximately 3 hours, tests up to 16 samples simultaneously
Easy – Requires almost no training. Results can be accurately interpreted at a glance
Cost effective – Lowest overall cost in market
Need to know
This is a consumable assay kit, developed, supplied and supported by DiagCor. It requires a compatible instrument and a meticulous MDx workflow.
This array test kit is capable of a total of 32 reactions.
Up to 16 samples can be processed in a test run. The capacity of the test chamber is four cassettes, each of which has four wells.
All 32 reactions can be consumed in two test runs.
- Works with
This state-of-the-art instrument performs fast, accurate DNA hybridization to identify the presence of a target molecule in a flexible sample size. Benefits include high efficiency, accurate results and low cost. The FTPRO is compatible with GenoFlow array kits.
CapturePRO image capture system
This instrument captures images of DNA analysis from the DiagCor FTPRO flow-through system and converts them into data. Images are transferred to a server for storage, analysis and reporting. This is a cost-effective way of managing and archiving large volumes of data from DNA-based testing and screening.
FTPRO Auto System is an automatic flow-through hybridization device. This platform adopts the patented flow-through hybridization technology in addition to its automatic operation. Its sophisticated design drastically improves the quality of testing and diagnostic experience.
- Workflow
A key component in medium resolution DNA analysis, this flow-through hybridization device considerably speeds specimen throughput.
What you get
In the box
PCR kit
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Bacterial-MEN PCR Reaction Mix
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Bacterial-MEN PCR Primer Mix (10X)
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GC enhancer
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Internal amplification control (IAC)
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Positive control
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DNase free water
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Taq polymerase
Hybridization kit
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Cassettes
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Hybridization solution
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Blocking solution
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Enzyme conjugate
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A solution
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Detection solution
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Stop solution
Service and support
The DiagCor support team includes skilled technicians, engineers and scientists
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Distributor and end-users receive direct training supported by video conferencing
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Standard operation procedures explain test execution step-by-step
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Experienced technicians will familiarize users with procedures by guiding them through a series of trial tests
DiagCor provides extensive training to end users and distributors that covers
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Correct application of the system, including how to deploy in public health programs for best ROI
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Practical lab technician training
Options
FTPRO compatible (32-test capacity)
FTPRO Auto compatible
Equipment required
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FTPRO flow-through hybridization device
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FTPRO Auto flow-through hybridization device
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CapturePRO image capture system (optional)
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High speed centrifuge
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Vortex
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Pipettes
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Thermocycler
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Water bath
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Ice bucket
Extraction kits
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QIAamp DNA Blood Mini Kit (QIAGEN, Valencia, CA)
Analytes
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Haemophilus influenza, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria meningitides, Mycoplasma pneumonia, Streptococcus pneumonia, Enterococcus faecium, Streptococcus agalactiae, Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli K1
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Internal amplification control (IAC)
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Hybridization control (HC)
Specs
| Catalogue number |
92014 |
| Configuration |
32 reactions (PCR kit); 32 reactions (Hybridization kit) |
| Technology |
PCR and flow-through hybridization |
| Result format |
4x1 cassette |
| Specimens |
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) |
| Input volume |
200µl |
| Internal controls |
Internal amplification control (IAC); Hybridization control (HC) |
| External controls |
Positive control, negative control |
| Simultaneous run |
Up to 16 reactions |
| Reported results |
Typing of 12 bacterial meningitis pathogens |
| Detects meningitis pathogens |
H. influenzae, N. meningitidis, E.Coli K1, S. Pneumoniae, S. agalactiae, S. pyogenes, P. aeruginosa, L. monocytogenes, M. pneumoniae, E. faecium, E. faecalis, S. aureus, S. epidermidis |
