Gastrointestinal infection test kit RIDA®UNITY

Giardia lambliaCryptosporidiumEntamoeba

For in vitro diagnostic use. The RIDA®UNITY Parasitic Stool Panel II test, performed on the RIDA® UNITY platform, is a multiplex real-time PCR for the direct qualitative detection of Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium spp., and Entamoeba histolytica DNA in untreated human stool samples from persons with signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal infection. The RIDA®UNITY Parasitic Stool Panel II test is intended to support the differential diagnosis of parasitic infections (Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium spp., and Entamoeba histolytica) in patients with symptoms of gastrointestinal infection in connection with other clinical and laboratory findings. Negative results do not rule out a parasitic infection (Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium spp., and Entamoeba histolytica) and should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis. The product is intended for professional use. General information: Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium spp., and Entamoeba histolytica are among the most important protozoa that cause diarrhea. Globally, Giardia lamblia, also known as G. intestinalis or G. duodenalis, causes diarrheal diseases, also called giardiasis. About 500,000 new cases are reported every year. The prevalence of giardiasis ranges from 2% to 7% in industrialized countries, and from 20% to 30% in developing countries. Infection occurs through the ingestion of cysts in contaminated water or food, or through the fecal-oral route.