INTRODUCTION

The Focus Diagnostics Simplexa™ C. difficile Universal Direct is a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay intended for use on the 3M Integrated Cycler for the qualitative detection of toxigenic Clostridium difficile present in liquid or unformed stool samples from individuals suspected of C. difficile infection. This test aids in the diagnosis of Clostridium difficile associated disease (CDAD).

TEST PRINCIPLE AND PROCEDURE

Focus Diagnostics and 3M Health Care introduce the innovative 3M™ Integrated Cycler to run real-time PCR for:

• Quantitative detection
• Qualitative detection
• Mulit-analyte detection

The 3M Integrated Cycler is the stepping stone to putting new technology in your lab:

Small Footprint

• Length: 31cm (12”)
• Width: 21cm (8”)
• Height: 31cm (12”)

Lightweight

• Less than 8 kg (17 lb)

Regular Power Requirements

• 110/220 volt compatible

Fast Ramp Rates

• Heating > 5°C/sec
• Cooling > 4°C/sec

Universal Disc

• Single-use disc with 96-well capacity

Direct Amplification Disc

• Multi-use disc with 8-well capacity

Simple Barcode Scanning

• For easy sample load

Scalable

• From the amplification of preprocessed samples to full integration

Further information on Simplexa™ and 3M™ Integrated Cycler

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