Magicplex™ HPV 16/18 Real-time Detection Discrimination of HPV16 and HPV18 Using READ™ technology, this product detects and distinguishes between HPV 16 and HPV 18 viruses, which are the main cause of cervical cancer. Most cases of HPV infection end in natural recovery within several months, but in those cases where the infection persists for more than twelve months, it may lead to CIN (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia) and cervical cancer. In particular, it has been reported that HPV 16 and 18 cause approximately 70% of all cervical cancers worldwide.
Feb 06, 2010| Magicplex HPV 16/18 Real-time Detection
Magicplex™ HSV 1/2 Amplification Simultaneous detection of Hepatitis A/B/C Using READ™ technology, this product simultaneously detects and discriminates between HSV 1 and HSV 2, on Real-time PCR. Herpes simplex Virus (HSV) Herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 are two members of the herpes virus family, Herpesviridae, that infect humans. Both HSV 1 and 2 are ubiquitous and contagious. They lead to latent infection, recurring outbreaks, and permanent infection, and may cause pudendal and oral cancers. HSV 1 usually produces lesions on the face and in the mouth, and HSV 2 on the genitalia and the anus. Over 90% of adults carry the virus in a latent state, and over 80% of patients with cervical cancer occurring inside the vagina possess antibody for HSV 2. The main route of transmission for HSV 2 is sexual contact, and testing for HSV 2 infection may be considered as a step in preventing cervical cancer.
Feb 05, 2010| Magicplex HSV 1/2 Amplification
Magicplex™ HSV 1/2 Real-Time Detection Simultaneous detection of HSV 1/2 Using READ™ technology, this product simultaneously detects and discriminates between HSV 1 and HSV 2, on Real-time PCR. Herpes simplex Virus (HSV) Herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 are two members of the herpes virus family, Herpesviridae, that infect humans. Both HSV 1 and 2 are ubiquitous and contagious. They lead to latent infection, recurring outbreaks, and permanent infection, and may cause pudendal and oral cancers. HSV 1 usually produces lesions on the face and in the mouth, and HSV 2 on the genitalia and the anus. Over 90% of adults carry the virus in a latent state, and over 80% of patients with cervical cancer occurring inside the vagina possess antibody for HSV 2. The main route of transmission for HSV 2 is sexual contact, and testing for HSV 2 infection may be considered as a step in preventing cervical cancer.
Feb 05, 2010| Magicplex HSV 1/2 Real-Time Detection
Launched Magicplex™ MG/MH/UP Real-Time Test
Feb 04, 2010| Magicplex MG/MH/UP Real-Time Test
Launched Magicplex™ CT/NG Real-Time Detection
Feb 03, 2010| Magicplex CT/NG Real-Time Detection
Magicplex™ STI 1 Amplification Detection of 5 most common STI pathogens STI 1 Real-time Test, using READ™, amplifies the 5 most common pathogens that cause sexually transmitted inflammations in order to conduct the simultaneous tests by panels (Panel 1 (Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae) and Panel 2 (Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum)). C. trachomatis, N. gonorrhoeae, M. genitalium, M. hominis and U. urealyticum are the common causes of sexually-transmitted infections. Despite their high frequencies, most of cases are asymptomatic, which cause the delay of infection’s treatment and its eventual development into PID, ectopic pregnancy, infertility, chronic pelvic pain, cervicitis and urethritis. Magicplex™ STI 1 Real-time Test demonstrates a higher accuracy than the conventional diagnostic methods (e.g. Culture, Immuno assay, Conventional PCR, Real-time PCR) with reduction in test duration and additional test costs by Multiplex. It will be the perfect tool for preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases with rapid and accurate diagnosis.
Feb 02, 2010| Magicplex STI 1 Amplification
Anyplex™ VanR Real-Time detection Simultaneous detection of vanA, vanB, and vanC geneEnterococci are the major cause of surgical-site infections and the third leading cause of urinary tract and bloodstream infections. Vancomycin is an antibiotic that is often used to treat infections caused by these Enterococci. In some instances, Enterococci become resistant to this drug and thus are called vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE). Most VRE infections occur in hospitals. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) are now an increasingly important problem in hospitals worldwide. Both vanA and vanB genes are transferable and can spread from organism to organism. For this reason, an accurate detection is necessary in order to separate the carriers from patients. On the other hand, vanC genes are not transferable and less significant clinically, and moreover they do not require carriers to be secluded. However, the detection of vanC is still important for discrimination of VRE with acquired resistance as well as for preventing unnecessary procedures for infection management.
Feb 01, 2010| Anyplex™ VanR Real-time Detection
Anyplex™ MTB/NTM Real-Time Detection Identification of MTB dissociated from NTM Anyplex™ MTB/NTM Real-time Detection is designed for identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) dissociated from non-tuberculosis mycobacteria (NTM) in various specimens such as sputum, aseptic fluids (pleural fluid, blood, bone marrow aspiration), bronchial washing, fresh tissue, culture specimens (solid and liquid culture), urine and stool. Although culture is a standard method to diagnose active tuberculosis, it is difficult to discriminate MTB from NTM by culture due to their similar colony morphologies. Anyplex™ MTB/NTM Real-time Detection is a DNA-based testing product which can accurately discriminate MTB from NTM. Therefore, this product enables a proper treatment of the patients by determining MTB from NTM infection.
Jan 02, 2010| Anyplex™ MTB/NTM Real-time Detection