Human line
FTD Viral meningitis
Overview
Two-tube multiplex for detection of herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2; varicella zoster virus; mumps virus; enterovirus; human parechovirus and internal control
Principle
Multiplex real-time PCR for detection of pathogen genes by TaqMan® technology
Targets
First tube multiplex PCR:
- herpes simplex virus 1
- herpes simplex virus 2
- mumps virus
- varicella zoster virus
Second tube multiplex PCR:
- enterovirus
- parechovirus
- internal control
Specimen
This test is for use with nucleic acid from CSF and blood.
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.
