AltoStar^® Influenza S&T RT-PCR Kit 1.5

The AltoStar^® PCR Kits 1.5 are developed for the simultaneous testing of pathogens by harmonized cycling conditions and enabling the identification of clinical pathogen using the AltoStar^{^®}Molecular Diagnostic Workflow.

The AltoStar^® Influenza Screen & Type RT-PCR Kit 1.5 is an automated in vitro diagnostic test, based on real-time PCR technology, for the qualitative detection and differentiation of influenza A virus, influenza B virus and influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 virus specific RNA in respiratory swab specimens.

Products not licensed with Health Canada and not FDA cleared or approved. Kits not available in all countries.

Key Features

Detection and differentiation of influenza A virus, influenza B virus and influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 virus specific RNA
Ready-to-use Kit including Internal Control and Positive Control for all targets
Analytical sensitivity reported in copies/ml
Mixed batches possible: all sample types in parallel
Simultaneous processing: up to 8 assays in the same run
CE-IVD marked in vitro Diagnostic Test

Intended Use

The AltoStar^® Influenza Screen & Type RT-PCR Kit 1.5 is an automated in vitro diagnostic test, based on real-time PCR technology, for the qualitative detection and differentiation of influenza A virus, influenza B virus and influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 virus specific RNA in respiratory swab specimens. It is configured for use with the CFX96™ Deep Well Dx System (Bio-Rad) in combination with the AltoStar^® Automation System AM16, the AltoStar^® Purification Kit 1.5 and the AltoStar^® Internal Control 1.5.

The AltoStar^® Influenza Screen & Type RT-PCR Kit 1.5 is intended to be used as an aid for diagnosis of an influenza A virus, influenza B virus and influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 virus infection.