Gastrointestinal parasitic infections, impacting the digestive system, manifest through various symptoms, including diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Those most vulnerable, such as children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems, are at an increased risk. Symptoms like fever, nausea, and vomiting significantly affect patients’ well-being, with dehydration being a notable concern, especially in severe cases requiring immediate attention. Molecular diagnostic methods play a pivotal role in investigating these infections and tailoring appropriate treatments. The GI Parasitic PLUS ELITe MGB® Kit, a qualitative multiplex nucleic acids Real-Time PCR assay, detects and identifies genomic DNA from pathogens like Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, Cryptosporidium spp., Encephalitozoon spp., Enterocytozoon bieneusi. Validated under IVDR standards using human stool specimens, it integrates seamlessly with ELITe InGenius® and ELITe BeGenius®, offering fully automated sample-to-result solutions to enhance clinical decision-making and patient care.
- Conserved targets: Glam: 16S rRNA / Cry: 18S rRNA / Ehis: 18S rRNA / Ent: ITS / Enc: 16S rRNA
- Best-in-class PCR technology: ELITe MGB probes designed with Minor Groove Binder, Superbases® and Eclipse® Dark Quencher
- Sample: Stool
- Integrated workflow: Fully automated process including extraction, amplification and result analysis with ELITe InGenius® & BeGenius®
- Eluate storage: Additional testing including multiple PCR from the same eluate, retesting or archiving
- Universal pretreatment: Preanalytical routine is reduced to 15 minutes per sample thanks to the universal GI pretreatment solution
- Minimal hands-on time: Hands-on time reduced to less than two minutes per sample
- Complete menu: GI Bacterial PLUS ELITe MGB Kit, GI Viral PLUS ELITe MGB Kit* & GI Norovirus PLUS ELITe MGB Kit*
* in development
Product Name | Description | Reference
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GI Parasitic PLUS ELITe MGB Kit | GI-Parasitic PLUS PCR Mix 8 tubes, 12 reactions each | RTS503ING
GI Parasitic ELITe Positive Control | 3 tubes, 4 reactions each | CTR503ING
CTRCPE – Internal Control | 4 tubes, 12 reactions each | CTRCPE
- Technical Specifications / Features:
- Qualitative multiplex nucleic acids Real-Time PCR assay
- Detects and identifies genomic DNA from Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, Cryptosporidium spp., Encephalitozoon spp., Enterocytozoon bieneusi
- Validated under IVDR standards
- Sample type: Human stool specimens
- Compatible with ELITe InGenius® and ELITe BeGenius® systems
- Fully automated sample-to-result workflow
- Conserved targets: Glam: 16S rRNA / Cry: 18S rRNA / Ehis: 18S rRNA / Ent: ITS / Enc: 16S rRNA
- ELITe MGB probes with Minor Groove Binder, Superbases® and Eclipse® Dark Quencher
- Universal GI pretreatment solution reduces preanalytical routine to 15 minutes per sample
- Hands-on time less than two minutes per sample
- Additional testing possible from same eluate