Streptococcus pneumoniae

Streptococcus pneumoniae

A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common pathogen that causes pneumonia and other respiratory infections in humans. Also known as pneumococcus, this bacterium can lead to serious illnesses such as meningitis and sepsis. Early detection of S. pneumoniae is crucial in the healthcare sector to prevent complications and reduce the burden of respiratory infections.

YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect Streptococcus pneumoniae allows rapid and accurate identification of this pathogen, enabling timely treatment and management of infections. Detecting S. pneumoniae early can help in reducing hospitalizations, antibiotic use, and overall healthcare costs associated with pneumococcal diseases.

Technical specification

Target Gene(s):alpha-fucosidase 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-S.pneum-100 : Lyophilised version for ambient shipping
YS-qP-EC-S.pneum-100 : Frozen version for dry ice shipping

Pseudonyms

Streptococcus pneumoniae; Pneumococcus; S. pneumoniae; Pneumonia bacteria; Strep pneumo; Diplococcus pneumoniae; Pneumococcal bacteria; Streptococcal pneumoniae

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