Description
REALQUALITY ResP-PnJ is an IVD for the identification and quantification of Pneumocystis jirovecii by Real-Time PCR.
Product Characteristics
- The device is validated on DNA extracted from various samples types
- The assay requires only 5 µL of DNA extracted
- If used in combination with the quantitative standard, it allows the quantification of the viral DNA present in the sample
- Validated on main Real-Time PCR instruments
- The automatic format of the assay can be used on GENEQUALITY® automatic platforms
Kit content
Kit content:
- Freeze-dried reagents for Real-Time PCR amplification
- Extraction control (freeze-dried)
- Positive control (freeze-dried)
- Quantified and freeze-dried standard for quantification of P. jirovecii
- Negative control
- Rehydration Buffer (solution to reconstitute the freeze-dried products)
- Water RNAse/DNAse free
Further Information
Pneumocystis jirovecii (PCP) is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that does not cause any disease in immunocompetent patients. However, it can cause severe pneumonia in immunocompromised hosts: risk factors for PCP pneumonia include HIV, organ transplantation, malignancy, certain inflammatory or rheumatologic conditions, therapies, and associated conditions that cause health impairment. The cystic form of pneumocystis is spread through the air from person to person.
The signs and symptoms of PCP are nonspecific and can easily be confused with other bacterial or viral infections. Symptoms include progressive dyspnea, low-grade fever, nonproductive cough, hypoxemia, and widespread dry rales on examination. Definitive diagnosis, therefore, requires direct detection of the organism in lower respiratory secretions or tissue.
Ordering Information
| Code | Product | PKG |
|---|---|---|
| RQ-150-6A | REALQUALITY ResP-PnJ – Manual and automatic format | 96 tests |