Genetic Signatures launches EasyScreen™ kits for the detection of Enteric Pathogens

Genetic Signatures is pleased to announce the launch of EasyScreen kits for the detection of Enteric Pathogens. The range includes kits for diagnosing bacterial, viral and protazoan causes of gastroenteritis direct from faeces.

A universal sample preparation method allows for rapid efficient (automatable) nucleic acid isolation. Existing nucleic acid isolation and real-time PCR platforms can be utilized, as EasyScreen products are compatible with most major brand platforms.

According to the World Health Organisation “Diarrhoea occurs world-wide and causes 4% of all deaths. It is most commonly caused by gastrointestinal infections which kill around 2.2 million people globally each year.*”

“The diagnosis of gastrointestinal infections can be challenging and involve specialists in microbiology, virology and parasitology. We have developed the EasyScreen range to simply the detection of causative agents of gastrointestinal infections.” says Dr John Melki, Genetic Signatures CEO.

For more information visit www.geneticsignatures.com

*http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/diseases/diarrhoea/en/