Description
The REALQUALITY Candida Plus is indicated for the qualitative detection of the DNA of Candida albicans, C. glabrata, C. krusei, C. parapsilosis, C. tropicalis, C. auris and Candida spp. by Real-Time PCR.
Product Characteristics
- The device is validated on DNA extracted from various samples types
- The kit allows detection of the main pathogenically relevant Candida species by using two ready-to-use reaction mix:
- Candida Real time mix 1 detect C. albicans, C. glabrata, C. krusei and the internal control β-globin.
- Candida Real time mix 2 detect C. parapsilosis, C. tropicalis, C. auris e Candida spp.
- The assay requires only 5 µL of DNA extracted
- The assay includes dUTP/UNG system for preventing carry-over contamination and a fluorescence normalizer
- The automatic format of the assay can be used on GENEQUALITY® automatic platforms
- Easy interpretation of results with AB Genius Report software
Kit content
The kit includes:
- Ready-to-use reagents for Real-Time PCR
- Internal control
- Positive control
Further Information
The Candida genus includes a variety of microorganisms, normally commensal of human mucous membranes. More than 200 species are recognized, however, only 10% are classified as pathogenic to humans. Microorganisms of the Candida genus can cause superficial infections, which can involve the mucous membranes, the skin and in the most serious cases also invasive systemic infections characterized by high mortality. At the hospital level, patients admitted in intensive therapies, immunosuppressed patients, suffering from neutropenia are at high risk of developing invasive candidiasis.
The scenario of symptoms and clinical signs in cases of candidiasis is broad and varied and may be non-specific. Providing rapid treatment with the correct antifungal is essential. Given the different resistance patterns, mostly species-specific, rapid identification of the species is crucial to choose the most suitable antifungal in case data on antimicrobial susceptibility are not available.
Ordering Information
| Code | Product | PKG |
|---|---|---|
| RQ-174-4M | REALQUALITY Candida Plus | 50 tests |
| RQ-174-6M | REALQUALITY Candida Plus | 100 tests |
| RQ-174-4A | REALQUALITY Candida Plus - Automatic format | 50 tests |
| RQ-174-6A | REALQUALITY Candida Plus - Automatic format | 100 tests |