We extend the number of species detected by Speed -oligo® MYCOBACTERIA
It is a pleasure to announce that we have improved our Speed-oligo® MYCOBACTERIA (ref. SP005) product. From the lot 12SPMBA005 this reference extends the number of species and allows the qualitative detection of Mycobacterium genus and the identification of the 19 most frequently found species in isolated samples:
- M. tuberculosis complex (M. tuberculosis, M. bovis, M. microti, M. africanum, M. caprae)
- Identification to the species level of 14 additional mycobacterial species: M. abscessus, M. avium, M. chelonae, M. fortuitum, M. gordonae, M. interjectum, M. intracellulare, M. kansasii, M. malmoense, M. marinum/M. ulcerans, M. peregrinum, M. scrofulaceum, M. xenopi
The strip includes 2 control lines (product and amplification), 1 test line for Mycobacterium genus and 10 test lines, which combination allows the identification at the species level according to the chart that appears in the instructions for use and in thecommercial flyer.
Speed-oligo® is a fast and easy technique that combines all the advantages of molecular biology with a rapid detection. Results are obtained in approximately 90 minutes (after PCR result is obtained in 10 minutes) and it avoids the use of toxic substances. The working protocol is easy to perform and the results can be visually read or automatically, using a scanner and special software. Speed-oligo® MYCOBACTERIA includes the reagents necessary to perform the DNA extraction from the isolated and the PCR mix is already prepared in lyophilized presentation, which greatly facilitates the transport conditions of the product. The equipment needed for the technique is minimal, since only a thermocycler and a thermoblock are necessary to perform the technique.
Once again, we appreciate the cooperation of our distribution network in informing their existing customers about this product update and reaching new potential users.