Norgen Biotek™ COVID-19/Influenza (A & B) TaqMan RT-PCR Kit, 50 Reactions

Norgen’s COVID-19 TaqMan RT-PCR Kit (TM67420) (E/RdRP genes) is a multiplexed assay designed for simple, reliable and rapid qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 specific RNA using TaqMan® technology (FAM and HEX/VIC). The kit includes 2x One-Step RT-PCR Master Mix and 2 primer/probe mixes, a positive control and a negative control (nuclease-free water). The first primer/probe mix is the E gene/RP that targets the SARS-CoV-2 – specific Envelop gene (E gene - FAM) in addition to the human RNase P transcript (RP - HEX/VIC) as an internal control target to monitor for PCR inhibition, and to validate the quality of the sample and the detection result. The second Primer/Probe Mix is for the RdRP gene and detects two RNA-dependent RNA Polymerase (RdRP) targets where the first RdRP target is SARS-CoV-2 specific (FAM) while the second RdRP target is to detect SARS-CoV and bat-SARS-related CoVs (HEX).  The use of the second RdRP gene Primer/Probe Mix is only required as a discriminatory/confirmatory step with samples showing positive amplification of the E gene. The provided E gene/RdRP/RP Positive Control contains an in vitro RNA transcript for the three SARS-related target genes: E gene, RdRP gene as well as the human RP (internal control).

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