This kit, adopting Real-Time PCR-Fluorescence technology, is used for detection of GBS. It can be used for the laboratory diagnosis and monitoring of GBS infection. The test results are only for clinical reference, not for case confirmation or exclusion.
Principle:
The specific primers and specific fluorescent probes are designed for the nucleic acid conserved region of GBS. The PCR reaction solution and real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR detection technology is applied on the fluorescence quantitative PCR instrument to realize the rapid detection of GBS through the change of fluorescence signal. The detection system contains a human internal control (IC) gene, which is used to monitor whether the specimens and the process of nucleic acid extraction is qualified.
Specimen requirements:
1. Specimen type
Vaginal, rectal, or combined vaginal and rectal swabs of pregnant women.
2. Specimen Preservation
The specimen can be stored for 3 months at -20±5℃ and for a long time below -70℃