- Real-time PCR technology
- Dry formulation in an easy-to-use format for stable system
- Room temperature shipment and storage for up to 24 months
- Lyophilized components in each reaction well for stability, integrity and convenience
- Pre-mixed reagents for less test steps and less human errors
- Open system suitable for most real-time PCR thermocyclers and nucleic acid extraction kits on the market
Performance:
- Relative sensitivity: 100%, Relative specificity: 100% (test with clinical specimens and/or EQA panels, and compare with a commercial real-time PCR kit)
- Limit of Detection: ≥ 10 copies as positive≥ 60% of the time; ≥ 50 copies as positive ≥ 95% of the time
Cross-Reactivity:
- No cross-reactivity to ZIKV with chikungunya, dengue, St Louis encephalitis, West Nile, and yellow fever viruses
- No cross-reactivity to DENV with chikungunya, Zika, St Louis encephalitis, West Nile, and yellow fever viruses
- No cross-reactivity to CHIKV with dengue, Zika, St Louis encephalitis, West Nile, and yellow fever viruses