Product Overviewvirotype Influenza A 2.0 RT-PCR Kit is designed for the rapid and reliable detection of RNA from Influenza A Virus in samples from birds, pigs, and equids. This ready-to-use kit supports veterinary agencies and laboratories with innovative, high-quality diagnostic solutions for the isolation and identification of Influenza A Virus.
Key Features- Enhanced, ultra-fast protocol with a total RT-qPCR runtime of approximately 1 hour*
- Can be performed in one cycler run with other virotype 2.0 RT-PCR Kits
- Easy-to-use single reaction mix with endogenous internal extraction and amplification control
- Ready-to-use positive and negative controls
Proven Performance- Detects all currently known 16 HA subtypes and 9 NA subtypes of the Influenza A Virus, including the highly pathogenic H5N1
- Highly sensitive detection of as few as 10 copies per sample
- Usable on most common PCR thermocyclers
- High efficiency on all instruments tested
Flexible with Multiple Validated Sample Types- Birds: fecal samples, tissue samples, and individual or pooled oropharyngeal, tracheal, and cloacal swabs
- Swine: nasal swabs, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), and tissue samples
- Equids: nasal swabs
Pools of up to 10 individual swab samples can be tested due to the high sensitivity of the kit.**
Supply Certainty & Exceptional Support- Trusted supplier of high-quality qPCR test systems since 2007
- High production capacity and safety stocks
- Excellent technical support by veterinarians
About Influenza A VirusThe Influenza A Virus is an enveloped, single-stranded RNA virus from the family Orthomyxoviridae, genus Alphainfluenzavirus. It exhibits high genetic diversity and a wide range of virulence, grouped into low and highly pathogenic strains. Waterfowl are the natural reservoir of Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza Viruses (LPAIV). Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Viruses (HPAIV) belong to subtypes H5 or H7 and may cause fowl plague in domestic poultry. Subtypes H1N1, H1N2, and H3N2 can infect swine, while H3N8 can infect equids.
*Depending on PCR-Cycler. See Handbook for detailed information.
**Pool recommendations and regulations may vary between countries.
For up-to-date licensing information and product-specific disclaimers, see the respective handbook or user manual. Assays for veterinary use only. Regulatory requirements vary by country; product may not be available in your geographic area. PCR and ELISA kits availability/distribution: Outside the U.S. and Canada.
Technical Specifications- Pathogen type: Virus
- Product type: Ready-to-use assay
- Species: Avian/poultry/equine/swine
- Pathogen investigated: Influenza A Virus
- Technology: RT-qPCR
- Cat. No.: VT282625