Detection kits for Pneumocystis jirovecii
Available in TaqMan format for analysis
Pneumocystis jirovecii is a yeast-like fungus that causes Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia (originally known as Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia or PCP). PCP is the most common opportunistic infection in patients with HIV/AIDS. Species of Pneumocystis are commonly found in the lungs of healthy individuals. In fact, most children are believed to be exposed by age 3 or 4 years. Studies have suggested that P. jirovecii is communicable, possibly via airborne transmission. Disease usually develops in patients whose cellular immunity and humoral immunity are defective. Even with the widespread use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), there is still a high prevalence of PCP in HIV patients.
There are 2 kits available for the detection of Pneumocystis jirovecii:
Pneumocystis jirovecii TaqMan PCR Kit, 100 reactions
- Ready to use format, including Master Mix for the target and PCR control to monitor for PCR inhibition and validate the quality
- Specific Primer and Probe mix for the pathogen/virus/viroid of interest
- Primer and Probe mix
- Positive and negative control to confirm the integrity of the kit reagents
Pneumocystis jirovecii TaqMan PCR Probe/Primer Set and Controls, 100 reactions
- Specific Primer/Probe mix and Positive Control for the pathogen/virus/viroid of interest
- Nuclease-free water
- Can be used together with Norgen’s PCR Master Mix (#28007) or customer supplied master mix
For research use only and NOT intended for in vitro diagnostics.