INNOVATIONS / CORO™
CORO™ Real-Time RT-PCR SARS-CoV-2 kit is a real-time molecular test for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 extracted from nasopharyngeal swab.
CORO™ Real-Time RT-PCR SARS-CoV-2 kit is an in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) test kit under Provisional Authorisation issued by Singapore’s Health and Sciences Authority.
The kit utilizes both the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) and Spike (S) genes for screening and confirms SARS-CoV-2 positive diagnosis by detecting the Nucleocapsid (N) gene.
The RT-PCR Kit is intended for use by trained clinical laboratory personnel specifically instructed and trained in the techniques of RT-PCR and in vitro diagnostic procedures.
RT-PCR explained:
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Target viral RNA is extracted from the sample and converted into cDNA via Reverse transcription.
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PCR amplification of target genetic material and Internal Control DNA to increase the amount of sample.
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Simultaneously, the PCR amplicons are detected by fluorescent dye labelled probes.
SPECIMEN
Nasopharyngeal Swab