VIASURE Bordetella Real Time PCR Kit (96 tests, LP) by Certest. Lyophilised, ready-to-use format with internal control for detection of Bordetella.
The VIASURE Bordetella Real Time PCR Detection Kit is a qualitative real-time PCR assay developed by Certest Biotec for the detection of Bordetella pertussis, B. parapertussis, and B. holmesii in clinical specimens. The kit is designed for the molecular diagnosis of whooping cough (pertussis), a highly contagious respiratory illness characterised by severe paroxysmal coughing, which can be life-threatening in infants.
Each reaction well contains a complete lyophilised master mix including all primers, probes, and an internal control (IC) to monitor PCR inhibition — eliminating the need for separate reagent preparation. The kit is compatible with leading open-system real-time PCR thermal cyclers and uses the same thermal protocol across the VIASURE range, simplifying workflow in multi-assay laboratories.
Intended use: Detection of Bordetella pertussis, B. parapertussis, and B. holmesii from nasopharyngeal swabs and aspirates.
Key features:
- Lyophilised, ready-to-use format — stable at room temperature for transport and storage
- Internal control included in every reaction well to monitor inhibition and extraction efficiency
- Targets conserved IS481 insertion sequence and ptxP promoter regions specific to Bordetella species
- Same thermal cycling protocol across all VIASURE kits for simplified laboratory workflow
- Compatible with multiple open-system real-time PCR platforms
- Low-profile (LP) strip format, compatible with most standard real-time PCR thermal cyclers