Infectious disease test kit STAT-NAT® VRE

for microbiologyfor genesfor Enterococcus

Product overview
STAT-NAT® VRE kit is a real-time PCR assay for the rapid detection of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE). Its single-tube format allows performance of the assay without intermediate manual steps, minimizing pipetting errors and contamination.

Features

• Ready to use
• Includes Internal and Positive Controls
• Sample type: VRE positive culture
• Specificity ≥95%
• Sensitivity (LoD): 20 copies/vanA and 70 copies/vanB (CFX96, Bio‑Rad); 15 copies/vanA and 60 copies/vanB (QuantStudio 5, ABI)
• Validated on CFX96 (Bio‑Rad) and QuantStudio 5 (ABI)
• CE IVD reagent

Open configuration
STAT-NAT® VRE kit is available in an open configuration, validated on the most common PCR instruments.

Kit contents

• 3 x 8 freeze-dried Master Mixes (24 tests)
• 3 x dried-down Internal and Positive Controls
• 1 x Master Mix Reconstitution Buffer
• 1 x Control Reconstitution Buffer

Benefits of the kit

• Identification and differentiation of both vanA and vanB genes
• Ready-to-use kit including Internal Control
• Results in less than 2 hours
• High sensitivity and specificity; optimal performance even with low-concentration DNA samples
• Lyophilized format enables room temperature storage and reduces need for cold chain

Ordering information
Product: STAT-NAT® VRE
Description: Lyophilized mix for the detection of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) in real-time PCR
Kit size: 24 tests
Reference: 1N040

Technical specifications

• Technology: Lyophilized Real-Time PCR mix
• Intended use: Detection of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
• Format: Single-tube, ready-to-use
• Sample type: VRE positive culture
• Includes: Internal Control and Positive Controls (dried down)
• Sensitivity (LoD): 20 copies/vanA and 70 copies/vanB (CFX96); 15 copies/vanA and 60 copies/vanB (QuantStudio 5)
• Specificity: ≥95%
• Validated instruments: CFX96 (Bio‑Rad), QuantStudio 5 (ABI)
• Kit size: 24 tests (3 x 8 freeze-dried Master Mixes)
• Contents: Master Mixes, Internal and Positive Controls, Master Mix Reconstitution Buffer, Control Reconstitution Buffer
• Regulatory status: CE IVD reagent
• Storage: Lyophilized for room temperature stability
• Reference / Catalog number: 1N040
• Time to result: less than 2 hours