HCV is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus. The virus can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis, ranging in severity from a mild illness to a serious, lifelong illness including liver cirrhosis and cancer. The product is intended for use as an aid in the management of HCV-infected individuals undergoing antiviral therapy, together with patient’s clinical data and other laboratory test results. HCV ELITe MGB® Kit is a quantitative assay for the detection and quantification of the RNA of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) in RNA samples extracted from clinical specimens. The assay is able to detect the RNA of HCV belonging to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 genotypes. The assay is validated in association with ELITe InGenius® system starting from human plasma samples collected in EDTA or in ACD and serum samples.
Benefits
Conserved targets
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Sequence 5’ UTR
Internal Control: RNA of MS2 phage
Easy-to-use
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Monoreagents, ready to use (Master Mix, standards curve and controls)
Best-in class PCR technology
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ELITe MGB® probes designed with Minor Groove Binder technology, Superbases® and Eclipse® Dark Quencher
Integrated workflow -
Fully automated process for extraction, amplification and result analysis with ELITe InGenius
Limit of detection: 26 IU/ml – 11 copies/ml
Eluate storage -
Additional testing including multiple PCR from the same eluate, retesting or archiving
Minimal hands-on time -
Complete blood borne viruses menu -
Complete blood borne viruses range with HBV ELITe MGB® Kit and HIV1 ELITe MGB® Kit