Cytomegalovirus causes several complications in immunosuppressed people, including hepatitis, leukopenia, pneumonitis, and gastroenteritis. Organ transplant recipients are especially at risk of disease, and virus levels can be monitored and treated in these patients. 1 The MGB Alert® CMV 3.0…

Internal control template

MGB Alert® Internal Controls are unassayed quality controls designed to monitor PCR variation

Early symptoms of pertussis are similar to a common cold, however, later stages can be life threatening. Vaccinated individuals may still get sick, but with milder symptoms. 1 The MGB Alert Bordetella P/PP primer mix ASR § amplifies, while the probe mix ASR detects, nucleic acids within the…

BKV is the main cause of nephropathy following kidney transplant and severe urinary tract complications after hematopoietic stem cell transplant. BKV is common in the population, and virus levels should be monitored in BKV-positive transplant recipients. 1 The DSQ Alert™ BK Virus v3.0 primer…

Infections with Legionella (legionellosis) can lead to Legionnaire’s disease, a respiratory disease that can progress to pneumonia, or Pontiac fever, characterized primarily by fever and myalgia. People at increased risk of legionellosis are those of advanced age and the immunosuppressed. 1 …

Parvovirus B19 causes fifth disease (also called erythema infectiosum), which usually presents with a rash, which can spread to the face, fever, and sometimes joint pain. Serious complications from Parvovirus B19 infection, such as chronic anemia, can arise in immunocompromised people. 1 The MGB…

Pneumocystis jirovecii (formerly P. carinii) causes Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), usually in immunocompromised people, especially transplant recipients or others receiving immunosuppressive therapies, those with autoimmune or inflammatory diseases, and cancer patients. Without proper treatment,…

HHV-6 causes “sixth disease”, and is associated with a wide range of diseases, including multiple sclerosis. Immunosuppressed people, such as organ or HSC transplant recipients, are especially at risk for severe diseases such as encephalitis. 1 The MGB Alert® HHV-6 2.0 primer mix…

The ELITe InGenius system is an automated sample-to-result PCR solution for molecular testing, featuring:  Open and closed modes  Onboard RNA and DNA extraction and real-time PCR amplification  Up to 12 independently controlled PCRs  12 samples per run …

Metapneumoviruses are an important cause of respiratory illness, that can progress to severe disease such as bronchitis or pneumonia. Risk factors for hMPV disease are age and immunosuppression. 1 The MGB Alert® hMPV primer mix ASR § amplifies, while the probe mix ASR detects, nucleic…

Adenoviruses cause a wide range of illnesses including mild to severe respiratory illness, acute gastroenteritis, and neurologic disease. Adenoviruses can cause illness in people of all ages at any time of year. 1 The MGB Alert Adenovirus primer mix ASR § amplifies, while the probe mix ASR…

Candida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen that causes invasive disease in immunocompromised people and outbreaks in hospitals. C. auris is often multidrug resistant and difficult to identify. 1 The DSQ Alert™ Candida auris primer mix ASR § amplifies, while the probe mix ASR…

Internal control template

MGB Alert PCR Master Mix contains components for amplification of DNA templates by PCR. Kit includes ready to use 2X master mix containing a thermostable DNA polymerase lacking exonuclease activity and provided in antibody inactivated form. MGB Alert PCR Enhancer and MGB Alert 25 mM MgCl2 are…

MGB Alert® ELITaq Master Mix is a premixed ready-to-use solution containing necessary components and reaction buffer for efficient amplification of DNA templates by PCR. Kit includes master mix (containing DNA polymerase with 5’ → 3’ exonuclease activity) and PCR grade water.

MGB Alert® Candida species with C. auris RUO ‡ Detection Reagent Mix is a 20X mix of primers and probes to detect and distinguish C. auris, C. albicans, C. glabrata, C. dubliniensis, C. tropicalis, C. krusei, and C. parapsilosis complex, and an internal control. (Color+ melt curve…

MGB Alert® Bartonella RUO ‡ Detection Reagent Mix is a 20X mix of primers and probes to detect Bartonella spp. and an internal control. MGB Alert RUO materials feature: Pre-configured 20X mixes of primers and probes Multiplexed primer and probe sets including an internal…

One-step, real-time reverse transcription PCR in a single tube. Kit includes master mix, reverse transcriptase enzyme, RNase inhibitor, and RNase-free water.

Zika ELITe MGB Kit is authorized by the FDA under an EUA for use by authorized laboratories. Qualitative real-time PCR test to detect Zika virus in plasma and serum samples Indicated for use with the ELITe InGenius® system Easy sample-to-result solution Validated by major US…

MGB Alert® West Nile Virus RUO ‡ Detection Reagent Mix is a 20X mix of primers and probes to detect West Nile virus and an internal control. MGB Alert RUO materials feature:  Pre-configured 20X mixes of primers and probes  Multiplexed primer and probe sets…

Internal control template

Internal control template

MGB Alert® RF Borrelia RUO ‡ Detection Reagent Mix is a 20X mix of primers and probes to detect Borrelia spp. that cause relapsing fever and an internal control. MGB Alert RUO materials feature:  Pre-configured 20X mixes of primers and probes  Multiplexed…

MGB Alert® Parechovirus RUO ‡ Detection Reagent Mix is a 20X mix of primers and probes to detect human parechovirus and an internal control. MGB Alert RUO materials feature: Pre-configured 20X mixes of primers and probes Multiplexed primer and probe sets including an…

Infections with Legionella (legionellosis) can lead to Legionnaire’s disease, a respiratory disease that can progress to pneumonia, or Pontiac fever, characterized primarily by fever and myalgia. People at increased risk of legionellosis are those of advanced age and the immunosuppressed. 1 …

MGB Alert® Ehrlichia-Anaplasma 2.0 RUO ‡ Detection Reagent Mix is a 20X mix of primers and probes to detect and distinguish Ehrlichia chaffeensis, E. ewingii/canis, E. muris-like, and Anaplasma phagocytophilum, and an internal control. MGB Alert RUO materials feature: …

Internal control template

Varicella-zoster virus causes the primary disease varicella (chickenpox), and herpes zoster (shingles) upon reactivation of the virus later in life. Complications from VZV can be severe, including encephalitis and hemorrhagic conditions, and occur in high risk groups such as those on…

MGB Alert® Dengue-1 v2.0 and Dengue-2,3,4 v2.0 RUO ‡ Detection Reagent Mixes are both 20X mixes of primers and probes to detect Dengue-1 virus and Dengue-2, 3, and 4 viruses, respectively. Both MGB Alert Dengue RUO mixes are multiplex compatible with each other. MGB Alert RUO…

MGB Alert® Platinum Taq Master Mix is designed for real-time PCR and end-point PCR reactions. Kit includes master mix (containing DNA polymerase with 5’ → 3’ exonuclease activity) and PCR grade water.

MGB Alert® Influenza A/B and RSV 4.0 RUO ‡ Detection Reagent Mix is a 20X mix of primers and probes to detect and distinguish influenza A, influenza B, respiratory syncytial virus, and an internal control. MGB Alert RUO materials feature: Pre-configured 20X mixes of primers…