Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory pathogen that primarily affects young children and elderly adults, causing symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. RSV is a significant concern in the healthcare sector due to its potential to cause severe respiratory infections, especially in vulnerable populations such as infants and immunocompromised individuals.

YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect RSV allows for rapid and accurate identification of the virus, enabling healthcare providers to initiate appropriate treatment and infection control measures promptly. Early detection of RSV is crucial in preventing the spread of the virus and reducing the risk of severe complications, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs associated with RSV infections.

Technical specification

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

Pseudonyms

RSV; Human respiratory syncytial virus; HRSV; Pneumovirus

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