Meningitis/Encephalitis Multiplex PCR Reagents

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Meningitis/Encephalitis multiplex qPCR reagents

Meningitis/Encephalitis Multiplex PCR Reagents

Retro Biotech’s Meningitis/Encephalitis multiplex PCR panel is intended for the qualitative detection of viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens associated with central nervous system (CNS) infections. The panel supports rapid, sensitive identification to aid timely intervention. A human internal control (IC; RNase P) is included to monitor sample adequacy and PCR performance.

Reagents are manufactured and packaged as Open System Reagents (OSR) for use with Applied Biosystems QuantStudio (Design & Analysis v1.5.1+), Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Dx (SDS v1.4+), and Bio-Rad CFX96/CFX384 (Maestro v1.1+) real-time PCR platforms. Multiplex reaction mixes (MERM-1 to MERM-6) are supplied as pre-mixed tubes for streamlined workflows.

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The kit consists of pre-formulated multiplex PCR reactions and controls for monitoring assay performance.

  • Meningitis/Encephalitis PCR Reaction Mix — pre-mixed tubes (MERM-1 to MERM-6)
  • Internal Control (IC; human RNase P)
  • Positive Control (PC)
  • No-Template Control (NTC)

Bacteria Fungi Viruses
Neisseria meningitidis Candida sp. Epstein–Barr virus
Streptococcus pneumoniae Cryptococcus sp. Varicella–Zoster virus
Streptococcus agalactiae Aspergillus sp. Herpes simplex virus 1 & 2
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Mumps virus
Escherichia coli K1 Cytomegalovirus
Listeria monocytogenes Human herpesvirus 6 & 7
Haemophilus influenzae Enterovirus EV-A71/D68
Japanese Encephalitis virus
Human parechovirus
Human adenovirus B–C
Human parvovirus B19
Rubella virus
Measles virus

Per-mix map (MERM-1…MERM-6) and dye/channel assignments available on request.

  • Sensitivity : < 10 copies/µL (per target; instrument-dependent)
  • Run Time : ~60 minutes (fast cycling)
  • Instrument : QuantStudio (D&A v1.5.1+), 7500 Fast Dx (SDS v1.4+), Bio-Rad CFX96/CFX384 (Maestro v1.1+)
  • Chemistry : Hydrolysis probe–based multiplex qPCR
  • Format : Open System Reagent (OSR)

Catalog# Reactions
(20 µL)		 Description
RBM171-48 48 Meningitis/Encephalitis Multiplex PCR reagents — pre-mixed tubes (MERM-1 to MERM-6)
RBM172-96 96 Meningitis/Encephalitis Multiplex PCR reagents — pre-mixed tubes (MERM-1 to MERM-6)

Research Use Only (RUO). Custom pack sizes available on request.