A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Taenia Spp
Taenia Spp are parasitic flatworms that can cause diseases such as cysticercosis in humans, leading to symptoms like seizures, headaches, and neurological issues. They can also infect animals, impacting the veterinary and food sectors. Early detection is crucial to prevent transmission and potential outbreaks, especially in regions where sanitation is poor. Not detecting Taenia Spp early can result in severe health complications and economic burden.
YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect Taenia Spp allows for sensitive and specific detection of these parasites in both humans and animals. Rapid identification of Taenia Spp can help in implementing control measures to prevent further spread of the disease, ultimately reducing the impact on public health and the economy.
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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-T.spp-100 : Frozen version for dry ice shipping
Useful links
1. Comparison of commercial and in-house real-time PCR platforms for 15 parasites and microsporidia in human stool samples without a gold standard. ; Köller T et al. ; 2020 Jul ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32371221/
2. Real-time multiplex PCR for human echinococcosis and differential diagnosis. ; Köller T et al. ; 2023 ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36700708/
3. Comparison of a new multiplex real-time PCR with the Kato Katz thick smear and copro-antigen ELISA for the detection and differentiation of Taenia spp. in human stools. ; Köller T et al. ; 2017 Jul ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28686662/
Pseudonyms
Beef tapeworm; Pork tapeworm; Fish tapeworm; Taenia saginata; Taenia solium; Taeniasis.