Fluorescent isothermal Candidiasis detection kit

Fluorescent isothermal Candidiasis detection kit    

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) occurs as a result of displacement of the normal vaginal flora by species of the fungal genus Candida. The usual presentation is irritation, itching, burning with urination, and thick, whitish discharge. These symptoms are similar to those of other types of vaginal infections, which are treated with different types of medicines. Therefore, a laboratory test is needed to distinguish vaginal candidiasis from other vaginal infections.

VVC can be classified into uncomplicated or complicated presentations based on severeness of the symptoms, recurrence frequencies, and level of resistance to antifungal agents. Species identification is important in the diagnosis and treatment because of differential susceptibility to –azole antifungal agents. Research studies have showed that C glabrata isolates demonstrated decreased in vitro susceptibility to fluconazole. And C krusei is considered intrinsically resistant to fluconazole as well.

Atila Candidiasis detection kit is intended for use to qualitatively detect 6 Candida spp. causing Candidiasis: Candida albicans, Candida dubliniensis, Candida tropicalis, Candida parapsilosis, Candida glabrata, and Candida krusei in vaginal/cervical swab samples. The kit simultaneously identifies Candida glabrata and Candida krusei from the rest of 4 Candida spp. to provide additional information for the treatment. Based on our isothermal technology, the Candidiasis detection kit features a very simple procedure without the need of DNA extraction or purification, a rapid detection with sample to result time less than 90 minutes, and superior sensitivity and specificity.

Features

• Simplest protocol: Minimum hands on time (less than 15 minutes per assay).  No array, no washing, no DNA extraction are needed
• Great Sensitivity: This multiplex assay detects less than 20 copies of pathogen DNA per reaction
• Low Cost: Price per assay is much better than any other GBS detection kits on the market
• Flexibility: the kits can be used for detection of any number of samples without wasting extra reagents

*  This product is for research use only in US