Description

Bordetella Pertussis is the pathogen responsible for the endemic respiratory disease whooping cough. Although there is a vaccine available, it is currently showing an increase of reportable infections in the US. Molecular assays are increasingly being used due to improved sensitivity and rapid turnaround time.

• Based on loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) technology
• Result interpretation in less than 1 hour by illumipro-10 Incubator/Reader
• High sensitivity (87.8%) and specificity (97.8%)
• Quicker initiation of patient treatment
• Small instrument footprint
• Simple testing protocol, easily train all laboratory personnel

The device is not intended for point-of-care use.

Healthcare industry