Real-Time PCR Articles & Analysis

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a well-known technique that has been adopted for detection of many bacteria, fungi, viruses, and viroids due to high specificity and sensitivity. However, most of the currently used PCR analysis techniques for multiple pathogen detection are very time-consuming, require tedious reaction set up in strictly controlled laboratory conditions and prone to user ...

By Lumex Instruments

At the upcoming webinar, Lumex Instruments’ client, 1Care Diagnostics, will share their insights and experience about Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) validation for CLIA-certified lab setting. While working on the LDT, 1Care Diagnostics used microchip-based real-time PCR technology for COVID-19 detection in saliva samples developed by Lumex Instruments. The system is based on PCR analyzer ...

By Lumex Instruments

BioGX, a global provider of molecular diagnostic solutions, announced that the Omicron (B.1.1.529), the latest emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern, will be detected by the portfolio of BioGX SARS-CoV-2 products that target the nucleocapsid (N-gene) and envelope (E-gene) for detection of the virus. BioGX’s SARS-CoV-2 surveillance program includes exhaustive in-silico analysis and ...

By BioGX, Inc.

TATAA Biocenter, a leading global provider of hands-on training in molecular analysis, expands its qPCR instruments park in Gothenburg, Sweden, with the qTOWER³ thermocycler by German instruments vendor Analytik Jena. “People come from all around the world to TATAA to be trained in qPCR, and they expect to get the chance to try out the best qPCR instruments there are. The qTOWER³ ...

By Analytik Jena - an EndressHauser Company

According to the report of World Health Organization (WHO) on May 21, more than 120 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox, a rare viral disease seldom detected outside Africa, have been reported in at least 12 non-epidemic countries around the world, including more than 20 confirmed cases in Portugal, Spain and the UK. At present, there are no relevant death cases. There is evidence that ...

By Shenzhen Reetoo Biotechnology Co.,Ltd

Lumex Instruments Canada in partnership with Dinelab invites the Industry and Academia to meet an innovative approach to PCR analysis: rapid qualitative and quantitative analysis of nucleic acids in various samples with the real-time microchip-based PCR. The real-time PCR in miniaturized volumes can be used for R&D, clinical and laboratory services for medical, veterinary and phytopathogen ...

By Lumex Instruments

As assay developers and clinical testing laboratories consider next steps for molecular diagnostics post-pandemic, a new in vitro diagnostic (IVD) system from Thermo Fisher Scientific will enable them to expand their assay menus and IVD testing capabilities moving forward. The Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 7 Pro Dx Real-Time PCR System is a compact instrument that easily transitions from ...

By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Amerigo Scientific, as a distributor focused on providing critical products and services to biomedical and life science communities, recently rolled out their cutting-edge real-time PCR kits for Hepatitis A virus (HAV) research. The new kits offer researchers excellent accuracy, sensitivity, and convenience in studying and analyzing HAV samples. Hepatitis A is a highly contagious viral ...

By Amerigo Scientific

The JRC released a new reference material for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 by real time RT-PCR. The material consists of a synthetic ssRNA (EURM-014) covering a fraction of the viral genome. It will be particularly useful for clinical or environmental diagnostic laboratories seeking quality and trust in their SARS-CoV-2 measurements. In 2020, the JRC issued a synthetic ssRNA molecule (EURM-019) ...

By European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)

Immundiagnostik's respiratroy PCR assays MutaPLEX® Coronavirus (KG1926), MutaPLEX® RespiraScreen 1 (KG1927), MutaPLEX® RespiraScreen 2 DIFF (KG1928) and MutaPLEX® Coronavirus 4G (KG1936) were screened for the spike protein mutations in the following viral variants: [Omicron] (BA.1, BA.2, BA.4, BA.5) [Omicron] (BA.3, BA.2 + L452X) [Alpha], [Beta], [Gamma], [Delta] (all AY ...

By Immundiagnostik AG

BioGX, a global provider of molecular diagnostic solutions, announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration has issued Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for their breakthrough direct sample addition, Xfree™ COVID-19 test. Xfree COVID-19 is a complete test lyophilized in a single tube, for extraction-free, direct sample addition real-time RT-PCR testing. The Xfree COVID-19 ...

By BioGX, Inc.

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced the AriaMx System, the first instrument for real-time polymerase chain-reaction (PCR) that features easily-changeable optics cartridges for genotyping via high-resolution melt, gene-expression analysis, pathogen detection, and a variety of complex research applications. "Expanding functionality of this innovative system is as easy as replacing ...

By Agilent Technologies, Inc.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has further expanded emergency use authorization (EUA) for its multiplex real-time PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from SARS‑CoV‑2, the virus that causes COVID-19. "Increasing COVID-19 testing is a top ...

By Thermo Fisher Scientific, LIMS & Laboratory Software

Vela Diagnostics has announced the development of the ViroKey SA201 2019-nCoV RT-PCR Test, a new test kit for the detection of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), otherwise known as the Wuhan Coronavirus. The Wuhan Coronavirus was first identified in mid-December 2019 in Wuhan, China. Human-to-human transmission has been confirmed by China’s health ministry. According to Chinese health ...

By Great Basin Scientific

The current pandemic situation has created a demand for test kits that can be run with less amount of reagents while generating faster test results.Lumex Instruments’ microchip real-time PCR analyzer AriaDNA, by detecting SARS-CoV-2, has proven its ability to meet this demand. The Microchip RT-PCR COVID-19 Detection System based on AriaDNA enables to test up to seven patient samples in one ...

By Lumex Instruments

The new Vitassay Real Time PCR allows the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 and the HV 69/70 deletion of the S gene for SARS-CoV-2 in respiratory samples. Several SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC) have emerged in the past months and monitoring them in all countries is key. The United Kingdom (UK) has detected a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from samples initially taken in Kent on September 20th ...

By Vitassay Healthcare, S.L.U.

FireGene announces that its Monkeypox Virus Nucleic Acid Detection Kit (Real-time Fluorescent PCR Method) has recently obtained CE-IVDD approval. This RT-PCT kit can be used to detect suspected cases of MPV infection. Rash fluid, nasopharyngeal swabs, pharyngeal swabs, and serum samples are applicable for the test. The test result is available in 40 minutes after sample collection. This kit is ...

By FireGene

Hepatitis C (HCV) infection is the most common cause of liver cell carcinoma and liver transplants in Europe, which are possible late–stage effects of a chronic infection, alongside cirrhosis of the liver. An antiviral therapy to eliminate the hepatitis C virus allows a treatment and curing of the infection. The standardized approach for monitoring the effectiveness of the therapy involves ...

By Analytik Jena - an EndressHauser Company

Amerigo Scientific, a distributor focused on providing critical products and services to biomedical and life science communities, is excited to announce the launch of its PCR toolboxes, including rapid PCR kits, enzymes, reagents, and assays. These PCR products will empower researchers in their pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries, providing convenience and ensuring high-quality results in ...

By Amerigo Scientific

During this pandemic situation, erratic supply of lab wares and reagents, as well as bottlenecks created due to high demand and short supply of the test reagents, has created a delay in getting the population tested for COVID-19. Worldwide calls for widespread testing has skyrocketed the amount of requests for PCR reagent supply. Current real-time PCR assays and PCR instruments consume large ...

By Lumex Instruments