A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Mycobacterium fortuitum
Mycobacterium fortuitum is a non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) that can cause skin, soft tissue, and pulmonary infections in humans. It is often acquired through contaminated medical devices or environmental sources. Early detection of Mycobacterium fortuitum is crucial in clinical settings to prevent severe infections and guide appropriate treatment.
YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect Mycobacterium fortuitum allows for rapid and accurate identification of the pathogen, enabling timely treatment initiation and better patient outcomes. The sensitive and specific detection provided by the kit helps in preventing the spread of infection and reducing the burden on healthcare systems.
Available for delivery in United States
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Contents
Endogenous control primer/probe
qPCR OneStep MasterMix
Positive control template
DNase/RNase free water
Template resuspension buffer
ROX passive reference
Technical specification
Efficiency: 90-110%
Sensitivity: <100 copy detection
Run Time: Approx 1hr30 (dependent on instrumentation)
Target Pathogen: FAM labelled
Endogenous Control: VIC/HEX labelled
Product variants
YS-qP-EC-M.fortui-100 : Frozen version for dry ice shipping
Useful links
1. Comparative proteomic investigation unravels the pathobiology of Mycobacterium fortuitum biofilm. ; Sharma A et al. ; 2023 Oct ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37542577/
2. Detection of non-tuberculosus mycobacteria (NTMs) in lung samples using 16S rRNA. ; Sharma A et al. ; 2022 ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35920498/
3. Disseminated Coinfection by Mycobacterium fortuitum and Talaromyces marneffei in a Non-HIV Case. ; Sharma A et al. ; 2021 ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34526784/
Pseudonyms
M. fortuitum; Mycobacterium abscessus; Mycobacterium chelonae; Mycobacterium smegmatis; Rapid growing mycobacteria