Sexually transmitted disease test kit 7041037

infectionHPVclinical

Vitassay qPCR HPV allows the detection and differentiation of human papilloma virus 16 and 18 by real-time PCR in clinical samples. The product is intended for use in the diagnosis of human papillomavirus 16 and 18 infections alongside clinical data of the patient and other laboratory tests outcomes Transport and storage • The reagents and the test can be shipped and stored at 2-40ºC until expiration date stated in the label. • The resuspended positive control should be stored at -20ºC. In order to avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, it is recommended to distribute the content in different aliquots. • Keep all reagents in the darkness. Additional equipment and material required • DNA extraction kit • Real-time PCR instrument (thermocycler) (Attached I) • Centrifuge for 1.5 ml tubes • Vortexer • Micropipettes (1-20 µl, 20-200 µl) • Filter tips Summary Human papilloma virus (HPV) is responsible for the most frequent sexually transmitted infection (STI) of the reproductive tract. This virus is so common that almost all sexually active women and men contract it at some point in their lives. More than 200 types of HPV are known and have been classified predominantly in three genera: Alpha-papillomavirus, Beta-papillomavirus and Gamma-papillomavirus. Among the 65 HPV types belonging to Alpha-HPV, there are 15 genotypes most frequently associated with cervical cancer cases, called high-risk HPV (HPV-16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68 and 82), type 16 is the responsible for more than 50% of cases of squamous cell carcinoma.