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The BD ProbeTec™ ET System and the BD Viper™ System offer DNA amplification assays for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) for use in public health, physician office, reference and hospital clinical laboratories. These systems are state-of-the-art molecular technologies that are easy to use, have minimal hands-on time, and provide rapid results increasing laboratory efficiency at the most labor-intensive steps for molecular methods, sample handling, amplification and detection. The BD Affirm™ VPIII tests for the detection of Candida sp., Gardnerella vaginalis, and Trichomonas vaginalis translate the power and precision of RNA probe technology to aid better laboratory practice and patient care in an easy to use format.
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BD Affirm™ VPIII Microbial Identification Test
The Affirm™ VPIII Microbial Identification Test is the first direct specimen RNA probe-based diagnostic test for the differential detection and identification of the causative agents for vaginitis: Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis and Trichomonas vaginalis.
The Affirm™ VPIII test’s RNA probe technology offers a dependable, rapid means toward early identification and treatment of patients suffering from these pathogens. The test features an easy-to-read visible color reaction that is more accurate than current microscopic methods for detecting the causative agents of vaginitis. Additionally, its performance is unhampered by "difficult specimens," self-medication or the presence of mixed infections. Total time-to-results is under 45 minutes, with less than 2 minutes hands-on time needed. The simple, automated procedure can be performed with minimal training. |
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BD ProbeTec™ ET System
The BD ProbeTec™ ET System is the first real-time DNA amplification assay for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) in clinical specimens.
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BD Viper™
Released in 2002, the BD Viper™ Sample Processor is currently available for use with the BD ProbeTec ET DNA Amplified Assays for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC). The BD Viper Sample Processor automates the sample handling associated with high volume amplified molecular testing of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae performed on the BD ProbeTec ET System. Together, these two systems provide real efficiency at the most labor-intensive steps for amplified systems, sample handling and amplification/detection.
A single Viper instrument may be used with up to two BD ProbeTec ET instruments. Up to 564 samples for Chlamydia trachomatis alone or 552 samples for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae combined per 8-hour shift. Reliability is enhanced through the use of an industrial grade robot while pipetting transfers are accomplished without the use of syringe pumps and tubing, decreasing required maintenance time. |
