Human line
FTD Respiratory pathogens 21
Overview
Five-tube multiplex for detection of influenza A virus; influenza A(H1N1) virus (swine-lineage); influenza B virus; human rhinovirus; human coronaviruses NL63, 229E, OC43 and HKU1; human parainfluenza viruses 1, 2, 3 and 4; human metapneumoviruses A/B; human bocavirus; human respiratory syncytial viruses A/B; human adenovirus; enterovirus; human parechovirus; Mycoplasma pneumoniae and internal control
Principle
Multiplex real-time PCR for detection of pathogen genes by TaqMan® technology
Targets
First tube multiplex PCR:
- influenza A virus
- influenza B virus
- influenza A(H1N1) virus (swine-lineage)
- human rhinovirus
Second tube multiplex PCR:
- human coronavirus NL63
- human coronavirus 229E
- human coronavirus OC43
- human coronavirus HKU1
Third tube multiplex PCR:
- human parainfluenza virus 2
- human parainfluenza virus 3
- human parainfluenza virus 4
- internal control
Fourth tube multiplex PCR:
- human parainfluenza virus 1
- human metapneumoviruses A/B
- human bocavirus
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Fifth tube multiplex PCR:
- human respiratory syncytial viruses A/B
- human adenovirus
- enterovirus
- human parechovirus
Specimen
FTD Respiratory pathogens 21 is a qualitative in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the detection and differentiation of specific viral and bacterial nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swab specimens of human origin.
Compatibility
To find out if the extraction method or qPCR thermocycler available in your facility is compatible with FTD assays, please see our full and detailed compatibility list under the “Resources” area or contact support-ftd.team@siemens-healthineers.com
Availability
Product availability may vary from country to country and is subject to varying regulatory requirements. Please contact your FTD organization for further details.
