EZ1 DSP Virus Kit

For automated purification of DNA from 1–24 or 1–14 human biological specimens using the EZ2 Connect MDx or the EZ1 Advanced XL

Features

For in vitro diagnostic use
High analytical sensitivity even with low viral titers
Rapid and flexible purification of 1–24 or 1–14 samples per run
Standardized processing ensures reproducible results

Product Details

The EZ1 DSP Virus Kit contains all required reagents and labware for automated purification of viral nucleic acids and bacterial DNA from human serum, plasma, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), stool and nasopharyngeal swabs in UTM using magnetic-particle technology. Reagents are supplied in prefilled reagent cartridges, which ensures speed and convenience in loading the EZ2 Connect MDx or the EZ1 Advanced XL. The EZ1 DSP Virus Kit provides exact performance specifications, assuring highly reliable viral nucleic acid purification.

Performance

High analytical sensitivity with lower detection limits

The EZ1 DSP Virus Kit provides simultaneous purification of viral nucleic acids and bacterial DNA from human serum, plasma, CSF, stool and nasopharyngeal swabs in UTM. Efficient purification of viral RNA and DNA results in sensitive analytical detection in polymerase chain reaction (PCR), on a variety of real-time thermal cyclers.

Principle

Automated sample preparation enables efficient, standardized purification of nucleic acids. The EZ1 Advanced and the EZ1 Advanced XL enable purification of nucleic acids using proven magnetic-particle technology for use in routine in vitro diagnostic applications. Reagent production is subjected to stringent quality control assuring reliable and robust performance.
An easy-to-use instrument, prefilled and sealed reagent cartridges, and simple protocol selection and worktable setup help to prevent handling errors and allow the system to be operated by anyone — from the novice to the expert. Manual handling of potentially infectious samples is minimized, ensuring safety to the user and reliable processing of samples. Purified viral DNA and RNA are ready to use in sensitive downstream diagnostic assays based on enzymatic amplification, such as PCR and reverse transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR) for viral load monitoring.

Procedure

The EZ2 Connect MDx or the EZ1 Advanced XL in combination with the proven EZ1 DSP Virus Kit enables purification of viral nucleic acids and bacterial DNA from 1–24 (EZ2 Connect MDx) or 1–14 (EZ1 Advanced XL) samples of human serum, plasma, CSF, stool and nasopharyngeal swabs in UTM. All processing steps are performed by the instrument, from piercing the reagent cartridge to elution of highly pure nucleic acids. The innovative design of the instrument means that the pipet tips function as separation chambers, increasing the efficiency of magnetic purification and eliminating the need for centrifugation steps. The streamlined procedure provides robust walkaway purification of nucleic acids with minimal hands-on time.

Applications

With the EZ2 Connect MDx or the combination of the EZ1 Advanced XL DSP Virus Card and the EZ1 Advanced XL, the EZ1 DSP Virus Kit provides a fully automated procedure for simultaneous purification of viral nucleic acids and bacterial DNA from human serum, plasma, CSF, stool and nasopharyngeal swabs in UTM. Viral nucleic acids purified using the EZ1 DSP Virus Kit are ready to use in downstream diagnostic assays based on enzymatic amplification, such as PCR and RT-PCR.

Specifications

Features	Specifications
Applications	PCR, real-time RT-PCR, genotyping
Elution volume	75–50 µl
Main sample type	Serum, plasma
CE/FDA/IVD compatible	CE/IVD
Processing	Automated
For automated processing	EZ2 Connect MDx and EZ1 Advanced XL
Purification of total RNA, miRNA, poly A+ mRNA, DNA or protein	Viral DNA, viral RNA and bacterial DNA
Sample amount	100–400 µl
Technology	Magnetic particles

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FAQ

For short-term storage of up to 24 hours, it is recommended to store the purified viral nucleic acids or bacterial DNA at 2–8°C. For long-term storage of more than 24 hours, it is recommended to store at –80°C for up to 12 months or –20°C for up to 12 weeks. Stability of nucleic acids might be different for the specific downstream application being used and needs to be self-validated by the user.

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