Description
The ViPrimePLUS Merkel Cell Polyomavirus qPCR Kit is a Taqman probe-based real-time PCR assay for the detection of Merkel Cell Polyomavirus genome in clinical samples (e.g. tissue organs).
Merkel Cell Polyomavirus (MCPyV) is a non-enveloped virus that cause a rare and highly aggressive form of skin cancer called Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC). It is one of only seven known human tumour viruses. This virus targets the merkel cells, which are found beneath vertebrates’ skin and are responsible for touch and pressure sensation. MCC is seen mainly in elderly as well as immunocompromised patients and appears on the face, head or neck as painless, shiny nodules that are red, blue or purple in colour, migrating rapidly throughout the body.
ViPrimePLUS Merkel Cell Polyomavirus qPCR Kit is intended for research use only.
Kit Component
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MCPyV Primers and Probe Mix (MCPyV PPM)
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Positive Control
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Internal Extraction Control Primers and Probe Mix (IEC PPM)
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Internal Extraction Control (IEC DNA)
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Nuclease Free Water
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Template Preparation Buffer
Product Specification
Technology
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Taqman probe-based real-time PCR assay
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Type of Nucleic Acid Kit
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RNA
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Kit Storage
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Shipped in room temperature, store at -20℃ on arrival
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Sample Material
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Clinical samples (e.g. tissue organs)
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Gene Target
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Small T viral gene
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Detection Limit
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10 to <100 copies per reaction
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Sensitivity & Specificity
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Ct value 28±3 with probability of 95%
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Controls Included
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? Internal Extraction Control (IEC) as inhibition control
? Positive control
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Channels
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? FAM channels detect pathogen amplicons
? VIC/HEX channel detects IEC amplicons
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Ordering Information
Catalog No
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Description
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Pack Size
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QM5060
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ViPrimePLUS Merkel Cell Polyomavirus qPCR Kit
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150 reactions
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ViPrimePLUS Merkel Cell Polyomavirus qPCR Kit