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COVID-19 Rapid Isothermal PCR Kit

This PCR test kit utilizes the RT-LAMP (reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification) method for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 in purified RNA isolated from nasopharyngeal swabs. Results detected by eye or plate reader.

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Antigen InformationProtein Name & Synonyms:

Gene encoding for the Nucleocapsid (N) protein

Assay FormatSensitivity:

25 viral RNA copies / µL

Compatible Sample Types:

Extracted RNA (e.g., from a throat swab)

Method of Detection:

RT-LAMP

Quantitative/Semi-Quantitative:

Qualitative (by eye) & Semi-Quantitative (with plate reader)

Product SpecificationsSize:

25 or 100 tests (tubes)

Number of Targets Detected:

6 regions specific to the SARS-CoV-2 N gene. The regions selected for amplification do not share homology to nucleocapsid genes from any other coronaviruses.

Plate Reader Compatibility:

Absorbance at 570 nm and 650 nm

RT-LAMP Introduction

This assay utilizes reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP), which amplifies SARS-CoV-2 RNA without the need for thermal cycling. This is accomplished using specialized primers that enable continuous amplification of nucleic acids at 60°C. RT-LAMP is faster than traditional RT-PCR with a colorimetric endpoint readout. Thus, detection of viral RNA can be performed by eye or with a plate reader capable of reading absorbance at 570 nm and 650 nm.

This kit uses six primer-probe sets specific to the SARS-CoV-2 gene encoding for the nucleocapsid protein. The regions selected for amplification do not share homology to nucleocapsid genes from any other coronaviruses.

Absence of viral RNA is represented by a purple color (570 nm)(see picture above). The presence of viral RNA is represented by a blue color (650 nm). An OD ratio of 650 nm / 570 more than 1.0 indicates that SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA is present.

Kit ComponentsComponent25 Tests100 TestsRayBio® COVID-19 Rapid Master Mix375 µl1.50 mlSARS-CoV-2 Primer Mix125 µl500 µlSARS-CoV-2 Synthetic Nucleocapsid RNA (1000 copies/µl)10 µl10 µlUltra-pure DNase- and RNase-free Water1 ml1 mlManual11

This kit also has an option to include PCR tubes. 25 tests = 4 strips of 8 PCR tubes per strip. 100 tests = 13 strips of 8 PCR tubes per strip.

Features

  • Rapid: Detect SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid in 30 minutes
  • Affordable: No expensive PCR instrument required!
  • Easy to use: Read results by eye
  • Sensitive: Detects as few as 25 copies/µL of SARS-CoV-2 virus
  • Stable: Contains reagents to reduce DNA carry-over contamination. Also pH-independent.

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