DiAGSure® HIV-2 Detection Kit

Intent to use:
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 2 (HIV-2) is a lentivirus belonging to the Retroviridae family, primarily found in West Africa but increasingly reported globally. Compared to HIV-1, HIV-2 is less transmissible, progresses more slowly, and is often less responsive to some antiretroviral therapies. It is transmitted through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to child. Clinical symptoms include weight loss, lymphadenopathy, fever, and opportunistic infections, though many infected individuals remain asymptomatic for years. Accurate differentiation between HIV-1 and HIV-2 is essential due to differences in treatment response and disease progression. The DiAGSure® HIV-2 Detection RT-PCR Kit enables highly sensitive and specific identification of HIV-2 RNA, offering rapid, reliable diagnosis and early detection—critical for clinical decision-making, treatment monitoring, and effective infection control.

Key Specifications:
 Accurate detection of HIV-2 with traceability to international Standard.
 Detects as low as 10 RNA Copies/mL with ≥100% diagnostic sensitivity and specificity.
 Mutation-tolerant assay ensures detection.
 Ready-to-use Master Mix with internal control minimizes post-PCR handling and error.
Compatible with major real-time PCR instruments for flexible lab integration.

Sample types:
Human Plasma, Serum, whole blood, tissue biopsy and other body fluids

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