Meningitis Detection
Meningitis is a central nervous system (CNS) infection that can have serious clinical manifestations. Viral, Bacterial and Fungal meningitis are serious infections that require rapid diagnosis for the support of high-risk patients.
Molecular detection methods offer the advantages of speed, and the ability to screen for a larger number of pathogens than conventional methods.
The Genetic Signatures ASR Meningitis Detection Reagents have been designed to provide rapid and accurate detection of Viral Meningitis targets.
Viral meningitis can be caused by a number of viruses, including Herpesviruses, Human Parechovirus and Enterovirus. It is a common infection that causes “flu-like” symptoms, and is usually self- limiting, hence it does not require specific treatment in most cases. Rapid diagnosis is important however, to rule out a more serious bacterial meningitis infection, and to provide support to high-risk patients.
Molecular detection methods offer the advantages of speed, and ability to screen for a larger number of pathogens than conventional methods.
| Viral Meningitis Targets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Enterovirus | Human parechovirus (HPeV) | Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1) |
| Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV2) | Varicella zoster virus (VZV) | Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) |
| Cytomegalovirus (CMV) | Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV6) |
ASRs also include an Extraction and Internal Positive Control for each sample to ensure the quality of the extracted DNA and to detect the presence of any inhibitors, respectively.
Regulatory
- Analyte Specific Reagents (ASRs). Analytical and performance characteristics are not characterized.
- EasyScreenTM Sample Processing Kits are FDA-listed clinical concentrators.
Compatible specimens include CSF, plasma, saliva and swabs.
ASRs also include an Extraction and Internal Positive Control for each sample to ensure the quality of the extracted DNA and to detect the presence of any inhibitors, respectively.
Regulatory
- Analyte Specific Reagents (ASRs). Analytical and performance characteristics are not characterized.
- EasyScreenTM Sample Processing Kits are FDA-listed clinical concentrators.
- EasyScreenTM Pathogen Detection Kits are for research use only and are not available for in vitro diagnostic use in America. Genetic Signatures also supplies a range of Analyte Specific Reagents for customers in the USA/North America.
