Middle East Respiratory Syndrome

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome

A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), caused by the MERS coronavirus, is a severe respiratory illness characterized by fever, cough, and shortness of breath. It belongs to the group of zoonotic diseases and primarily affects humans in the healthcare sector. Early detection of MERS is crucial to prevent outbreaks and limit the spread of the virus within healthcare facilities and communities.
YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect MERS allows for rapid and accurate identification of the virus, enabling healthcare providers to initiate appropriate treatment and isolation measures efficiently. Early detection through qPCR testing can help prevent widespread transmission of MERS, ultimately saving lives and reducing the burden on healthcare systems.

Technical specification

Target Gene(s):ORF1ab 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-MERS-100 : Lyophilised version for ambient shipping
YS-qP-EC-MERS-100 : Frozen version for dry ice shipping

Pseudonyms

MERS-CoV; MERS; Middle East Respiratory Syndrome; Novel Coronavirus; Camel Flu; EMC/2012

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