Fact Sheet
Human Viruses - Virus Testing
Interest Group
ATMP manufacturer, pharmaceutical industry, media manufacturer, Research and Development.
Description
Direct testing service for HAV, HBV, HCV, HIV-1, HIV-2 or PB19 providing fast and reliable results via qPCR.
Recommended Sample Material
Cell cultures, cryo-stocks, sera, antibody formulations, autologous material and many more.
Method
Qualitative Real-Time PCR.
Applied PCR System
In-house.
Applied Extraction
QiaAMP DSP Virus Spin Kit (Qiagen AG), QiaAMP DSP Virus Kit (Qiagen AG) and ExtractNow DNA/RNA Kit (Minerva Biolabs GmbH).
Process Control
Extraction and Amplification.
Sample Volume / PCR
5 µl.
Average Turnaround Time
48 to 72 hours after sample receipt, express testing scheme* possible.
Sensitivity of Method
Based on sample matrix.
Regulatory Compliance
Please note that the sensitivity of the assay regarding your matrix may need to be validated. A quick estimate of the sensitivity is possible on the basis of defined values via spike-in of intact virus material. Spike-in estimation is a worst case estimation and true sensitivity might be better for your matrix. Please contact us for further information.
Sample Requirements
Order No.
Virus Testing ‘Hepatitis A’ 46-1001
Virus Testing ‘Hepatitis B’ 46-1005
Virus Testing ‘Hepatitis C’ 46-1002
Virus Testing ‘HIV-1’ 46-1003
Virus Testing ‘HIV-2’ 46-1004
Virus Testing ‘Parvovirus PB19’ 46-1006
Volume Discount Available
Yes, on request.
Additional Information
Please note: repetitions which are not caused by our laboratory and *express testing schemes are subject to additonal charges. Please contact us for further information.