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PCR detection of TBE / FSME pathogen directly from ticks

AID FSME TBEV PCR kit - sensitive detection of Tick Borne Encephalitis Virus RNA in ticks

Detection of Tick borne encephalitis pathogen directly from ticks

Tick borne encephalitis (TBE, german: Frühsommer Meningo-Enzephalitis (FSME)) is the most important virus disease transmitted by ticks in Europe. It is caused by a viral pathogen: Tick borne encephalitis virus, a member of flavivirus group, which is transmitted by the bit of the tick Ixodes ricinus.

AID FSME TBEV Kit enables sensitive detection of TBEV-RNA isolated from ticks.

Only a small part of tick population is carrying TBEV. Determination of virus status of a tick after a bit can be useful for avoiding unnecessary concerns.

 

Characteristics

  • sensitive detection of RNA of Tick Borne Encephalitis Virus in tick
  • PCR with subsequent lineprobe assay
  • Specimen: RNA isolated from tick
  • Control band on every strip show correct RNA isolation, amplification and hybridization.
  • Results within 4 hours
  • Suited for automated systems
  • Evaluation and documentation with AID Scanning system
  • Art.no: RDB 2240

 

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