Clostridium difficile Toxin A

Cat no. YSL-qP-EC-C.diffA-100

Human, qPCR, SinglePlex

A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Clostridium difficile Toxin A

Clostridium difficile toxin A is a bacterial toxin that causes severe diarrhea, inflammation of the colon, and in severe cases, life-threatening complications such as toxic megacolon. It is an important pathogen in healthcare settings, causing healthcare-associated infections, especially in immunocompromised patients. Early detection of Clostridium difficile toxin A is crucial to prevent outbreaks in hospitals and to provide timely treatment to affected patients.

YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect Clostridium difficile toxin A allows for rapid and accurate detection of this pathogen, enabling healthcare providers to diagnose and treat infected patients promptly. By detecting Clostridium difficile toxin A early, the spread of infections can be minimized, potentially saving lives and reducing healthcare costs associated with prolonged hospitalizations.

User Guides UPDATED!

Handbook - lyophilised format

Handbook - frozen format

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

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

Pseudonyms
C. difficile; Clostridium diff bacteria; Clostridium diff toxin A; C diff; C. diff toxin A; Clostridium difficile A; Clostridium difficile toxin A; Clostridium difficile enteritis; pseudomembranous enterocolitis; antibiotic-associated colitis