Innovative, Timely, and Quality
SERVICES
Innovative, Timely, and Quality real-time PCR (qPCR) is the gold standard for precise quantification of target nucleic acids.
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At VRS, we provide qPCR services for viral detection and quantification, determination of viral copy number, drug/treatment response, gene expression analysis, relative and absolute quantification, mutation analysis, and genotyping.
Plate - Based RT-PCR
Performance evaluation involves comparison of the assay under evaluation and a reference assay.
The panel consists of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs of known SARS-CoV-2 RT qPCR results, of sufficient volume for further testing and appropriately stored in -800C. A minimum of 30 positives and 30 negatives are typically included in each sample panel.
Extraction of RNA material from sample panels is carried out using either commercially available: 1) spin column-based extraction kits or 2) magnetic bead-based extraction kits.
Cartridge - Based RT-PCR
Performance evaluation involves comparison of the assay under evaluation and a reference assay.
The panel consists of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs of known SARS-CoV-2 RT qPCR results, of sufficient volume for further testing and appropriately stored in -800C. A minimum of 30 positives and 30 negatives are typically included in each sample panel.