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GenoQuestTM GBS qPCR Assay

The GenoQuestTM GBS qPCR Assay is designed for qualitative identification of group B Streptococcus via real-time PCR technique.

What is it?

Highly sensitive real time PCR assay
 
Highly sensitive detection of GBS nucleic acids
 
Detection as low as 30 copies DNA per reaction
 
Compatible with various real time PCR machines
 
Results in 2 hours (after extraction)

 

Who is it for?

The GenoQuestTM GBS qPCR Assay is intended for in vitro diagnostic use with the appropriate clinical laboratory settings, safety standards and properly trained personnel.

It has been validated using urine, vaginal swab, and liquid-based cytology (LBC) specimen.

Why is it different?

This kit provides a simple, rapid and highly sensitive method to detect GBS.
 
The ready-to-use reagent is compatible with various real time PCR machines and delivers results in less than 2 hours.

Advantages

Accurate – Highly sensitive test
Fast – Results in 2 hours (after extraction)
Easy – No post-PCR manipulation required

Need to know

This is a consumable assay kit, developed, supplied and supported by DiagCor. It requires a compatible instrument and a meticulous MDx workflow.

  • Works with

    Genesis 96Q Real-Time PCR System

    Genesis 96Q Real-Time PCR System is a compact 96-well real-time PCR (qPCR) instrument with up to 6 detection channels to satisfy various analysis methods.

    Applied Biosystems ViiA7

    Applied Biosystems 7500

    Applied Biosystems QuantStudio™ 7

    Roche LightCycler® 480 Instrument (LC480)

    Qiagen RotorGeneQ

  • Workflow
    Workflow (GenoScreen & GenoQuant)

What you get

In the box

  • GBS PCR Master Mix
  • GBS Primer Mix
  • GBS Positive Control-1 (GBS Clone DNA)
  • GBS Positive Control-2 (IAC Clone DNA)
  • Negative Control
  • DNase Free Water

Service and support
The DiagCor support team includes skilled technicians, engineers and scientists
 
  • Distributor and end-users receive direct training supported by video conferencing
  • Standard operation procedures explain test execution step-by-step 
  • Experienced technicians will familiarize users with procedures by guiding them through a series of trial tests 
 
DiagCor provides extensive training to end users and distributors that covers
 
  • Correct application of the system, including how to deploy in public health programs for best ROI
  • Practical lab technician training 

Equipment required
  • Real-Time PCR machine
  • High speed centrifuge
  • Vortex
  • Pipettes
  • Water bath
  • Ice bucket 

Analytes

The kit targets the dltS gene of group B Streptococcus


Specs
Catalogue number 92028
Configuration 48 tests (qPCR assay)
Analytical sensitivity 30 copies/rxn
Specimens Urine, vaginal swab, and liquid-based cytology (LBC) specimen
Internal controls Positive control; internal amplification control; negative control
Reported results GBS positive/negative