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PlexPCR® RespiVirus
Increase productivity this respiratory virus season
Detect 11 clinically relevant respiratory viruses: Influenza A, Influenza B, Rhinoviruses (A & B), Respiratory Syncytial Viruses (A & B), Human metapneumovirus, Adenoviruses, Human parainfluenza viruses 1, 2, 3 & 4 in a 2-well multiplex qPCR test.
Why use PlexPCR® RespiVirus?
Laboratories face increasing numbers of respiratory samples for testing each year as greater pressure is placed on clinicians to determine the cause of infection before prescribing antibiotics.
Maintain clinically relevant turn-around times even during peak testing season.
Ensure timely reporting of results to optimize treatment decisions for patient management.
Tested on hundreds of clinical and QAP samples, PlexPCR® RespiVirus demonstrates excellent sensitivity and specificity.
PlexPCR® RespiVirus workflow solution
Streamline your workflow and increase productivity for rapid, routine diagnostics. Validated software solutions included in contract pricing, is license free, providing automated result calling and simple data processing.
Increase sample throughput compared with 3- or 4-well tests.
Flexible well configuration with 96- or 384-well options
Run up to 1536 samples in under 7 hours with standard laboratory equipment
PlexPCR® RespiVirus Performance Specifications
Demonstrated clinical performance — for more detail please see the PlexPCR® RespiVirus Instructions for Use.
Performance of PlexPCR® RespiVirus | |||||||
FluA | FluB | RSV | RhV | HMPV | AdV | HPIV | |
Sensitivity | 94.1% | 98.0% | 94.6% | 96.7% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Specificity | 99.2% | 99.7% | 99.4% | 96.6% | 99.7% | 99.6% | 99.6% |
PlexPCR® RespiVirus is a qualitative, 2-well, one-step, reverse transcription real-time PCR (RT-qPCR) assay for the detection of Influenza A (FluA), Influenza B (FluB), Rhinoviruses (RhV), Respiratory Syncytial Viruses A and B (RSV A and B), Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), Adenoviruses B and C (AdV B and C) and Human parainfluenza viruses 1, 2, 3 and 4 (HPIV 1-4).
Targets
Well 1: Rhinovirus (RhV), Respiratory Syncytial Viruses (RSV) A and B, Influenza A (FluA), Influenza B (FluB), Internal Control
Well 2: Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), Adenoviruses B and C (AdV), Human parainfluenza viruses 1,2,3 and 4 (HPIV 1-4)
Sample types
Swabs: nasopharyngeal swabs
Amplification instruments
Roche LightCycler® 480 Instrument II (LC480 II)
Shipping Conditions
Products are shipped on dry ice or ice gel packs.
Storage & Stability
Expiry dates are stated on the labels. It is recommended that freeze/thaw cycles be limited to less than 15. Store protected from light at – 25°C to – 15°C.
Intended use
For in vitro diagnostic use.
Current software
PlexPCR RespiVirus (LC480) v1.0
Regulatory status
CE-IVD, UKCA, TGA cleared, IVDR Certified, MoH Cleared
Specifications
Publications
We are committed to supporting continued scientific discovery and generation of clinically relevant data. Collaborations with key researchers and clinicians around the globe help us improve diagnostics and address urgent clinical needs.
Product | Compatible | Size | Catalog |
PlexPCR® RespiVirus | LC480 II† | 10 reactions | 1201001 |
PlexPCR® RespiVirus | LC480 II† | 192 reactions | 1201192 |
Accessory Products | |||
PlexPCR® RespiVirus Analysis Software | LC480 II | 1 unit | 99011 |
LC480 II | 2 reactions | 90001 | |
All platforms | 10 reactions | 95002 | |
†Validated on instrument. This kit is only required for initial set-up to establish calibration of PlexPCR® and ResistancePlus® kits on the LC480 instrument, see instruction for use for details.