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SAVANNA™ HSV 1+2/VZV Assay
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SAVANNA HSV 1+2/VZV Assay

For use with SAVANNA

The SAVANNA HSV 1+2/VZV Assay is an automated, rapid multianalyte real-time PCR test intended for use with the SAVANNA Platform. This innovative in vitro molecular diagnostic is approved for the simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of herpes simplex virus type 1, herpes simplex virus type 2 and varicella-zoster virus.

By amplifying the presence of DNA isolated and purified from cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesion swab samples from symptomatic patients, the SAVANNA HSV 1+2/VZV Assay can aid in  the diagnosis of patients with signs or symptoms of these viruses.

The SAVANNA HSV 1+2/VZV Assay is available for healthcare professionals to purchase from QuidelOrtho and through authorized distributors. Contact your QuidelOrtho account manager for more details.

Catalog number: 20445
Kit size/Case size: 12 cartridges/kit

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SAVANNA HSV 1+2/VZV Assay
SAVANNA™ HSV 1+2/VZV Assay

For use with SAVANNA

The SAVANNA HSV 1+2/VZV Assay is an automated, rapid multianalyte real-time PCR test intended for use with the SAVANNA Platform. This innovative in vitro molecular diagnostic is approved for the simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of herpes simplex virus type 1, herpes simplex virus type 2 and varicella-zoster virus.

By amplifying the presence of DNA isolated and purified from cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesion swab samples from symptomatic patients, the SAVANNA HSV 1+2/VZV Assay can aid in  the diagnosis of patients with signs or symptoms of these viruses.

The SAVANNA HSV 1+2/VZV Assay is available for healthcare professionals to purchase from QuidelOrtho and through authorized distributors. Contact your QuidelOrtho account manager for more details.

Catalog number: 20445
Kit size/Case size: 12 cartridges/kit

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Features & benefits

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Superior molecular accuracy and confidence in a multiplex real-time PCR assay

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Single-use, self-contained cartridge with no sample or reagent prep prior to testing

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Fully automated and easy to use with touchscreen display results in 24 minutes

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Technical documentation

Product specifications
Sample type Human cutaneous or mucocutaneous lesion swabs in transport medium
Time to results 24 minutes
Kit storage conditions Room temperature or refrigerated 35°F to 86°F (2°C to 30°C)
Controls HSV 1+2/VZV Control Set (M409-1 or M409-4)
PPA (sensitivity) See package insert
NPA (specificity) See package insert
Shelf life Three months from date of manufacture
CLIA complexity Moderate

 

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