Roche Launches Complete Detection Kit For Influenza A /H1N1 On LightCycler(R) System
Roche Applied Science announced the availability of a renewed detection apparatus as the Influenza A/H1N1 virus. The detection kit is offered for use in time science experimentation. Roche currently is filing to get approval of the local strength authorities worldwide as a replacement for use of the utensils in emergency situations.
The kit runs on Roche´s LightCycler® 480 II, 2.0, and 1.5 systems. It was evaluated with virus sheer sample materials and selectively identifies the new Influenza A H1N1 virus. Compared with other detection kits, it features a couple of advantages in imagine to efficiency and handling.
“The design of the new detection kits benefitted very much from information we got not at home of our assorted investigating cooperations. We are glad of our contribution in supplying lustful and reliable tools benefit of the detection of Influenza A/H1N1 to the enquire community,” said Manfred Baier, Head of Roche Applied Branch.
Applied Science offers a variety of platforms that can be used to pirate pigeon-hole the Influenza A H1N1 virus, including Nucleic Acid Purification, Licit-Time PCR, Microarrays and Sequencing systems. The company is in close contact with various research institutions and test centers worldwide providing support in the detection and characterization of Influenza A H1N1 virus.
Currently, there is no human vaccine on the store that protects against Influenza A H1N1 infection. Staple therapy for the infirmity includes treatment with antiviral drugs like Tamiflu or Relenza. For more information on Influenza A H1N1 please visit www.who.int.
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