Pneumocystis jirovecii

Cat no. YSL-qP-EC-P.jirov-100

Pneumocystis jirovecii

Cat no. YSL-qP-EC-P.jirov-100

A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii

Pneumocystis jirovecii is a fungal pathogen that primarily affects immunocompromised individuals, causing pneumonia-like symptoms such as shortness of breath and coughing. Commonly known as Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), this pathogen primarily impacts the human health sector, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems like those with HIV/AIDS. Early detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii is critical to prevent severe respiratory complications and improve patient outcomes.

YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect Pneumocystis jirovecii allows for sensitive and specific identification of the pathogen in clinical samples. Early detection using this kit can lead to prompt treatment interventions, reducing the risk of severe respiratory complications and improving patient prognosis. By accurately detecting Pneumocystis jirovecii, healthcare providers can better manage infections and prevent further spread within immunocompromised populations.

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Contents


Target Specific primer/probe
Endogenous control primer/probe
qPCR OneStep MasterMix
Positive control template
DNase/RNase free water
Template resuspension buffer
ROX passive reference

Technical specification


Target Gene(s):Kex1 Gene
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


YSL-qP-EC-P.jirov-100 : Lyophilised version for ambient shipping
YS-qP-EC-P.jirov-100 : Frozen version for dry ice shipping

Pseudonyms

PCP; Pneumocystosis; PJP; Pneumocystis carinii; Pneumocystis pneumonia; Pneumocystis passage

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