Klebsiella pneumoniae

Klebsiella pneumoniae

A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Klebsiella pneumoniae

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common Gram-negative bacterium that can cause a range of infections in humans, such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and bloodstream infections. It is particularly concerning in healthcare settings due to its ability to acquire antibiotic resistance, leading to difficult-to-treat infections. Early detection of Klebsiella pneumoniae is essential to prevent the spread of infection and ensure appropriate treatment, especially in the human health sector.
YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect Klebsiella pneumoniae allows for rapid and accurate identification of this pathogen, enabling timely interventions and reducing the risk of multidrug-resistant infections. By detecting Klebsiella pneumoniae early, healthcare facilities can prevent outbreaks, improve patient outcomes, and save on healthcare costs associated with treating resistant infections.

Technical specification

Target Gene(s):upstream of YciY family protein gene
Efficiency: 90-110%
Sensitivity: <100 copy detection
Run Time: Approx 1hr30 (dependent on instrumentation)
Target Pathogen: FAM labelled
Endogenous Control: VIC/HEX labelled

Contents

Target Specific primer/probe
Endogenous control primer/probe
qPCR OneStep MasterMix
Positive control template
DNase/RNase free water
Template resuspension buffer
ROX passive reference

User Guides

  Handbook - lyophilised format

  Handbook - frozen format

Product variants

YSL-qP-EC-K.pneu-100 : Lyophilised version for ambient shipping
YS-qP-EC-K.pneu-100 : Frozen version for dry ice shipping

Pseudonyms

K. pneumoniae; Klebsiella; Klebsiella bacteria; Klebsiella infection; Klebsiella pneumonia; KP

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