Streamlining Laboratory Workflow with Multiplex Molecular Diagnostics
ANCHOR Diagnostics is expanding its 30-minute PCR portfolio with the launch of the ANCHOR HHV-6/7/8 Multiplex PCR Kit, an advanced molecular assay designed for the rapid detection and quantitation of Human Herpesviruses 6, 7, and 8 (HHV-6, HHV-7, HHV-8). These viruses are associated with opportunistic infections and can lead to severe clinical symptoms in immunocompromised patients, such as transplant recipients and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Optimizing Laboratory Efficiency Through Multiplex Testing
While HHV-6, HHV-7 and HHV-8 have distinct clinical indications and are typically not co-tested, their individual testing volumes in routine diagnostics tend to be relatively low. To address this challenge, ANCHOR Diagnostics has strategically combined these three viral targets into a rapid, single multiplex PCR assay. This approach allows laboratories to:
- Optimize reagent management, reducing the need to maintain multiple separate assays.
- improve workflow efficiency by by running this kit alongside any other ANCHOR PCR Kit in the same PCR cycle.
- Minimize operational complexity, as all ANCHOR kits are compatible with a broad range of PCR cyclers.
Comprehensive Detection in a Single Assay
The ANCHOR HHV-6/7/8 Multiplex PCR Kit is designed to reduce overall testing costs by enabling the independent, parallel detection of HHV-6, HHV-7, and HHV-8 in distinct fluorescence channels, alongside an internal control to ensure the accuracy and reliability of results.
Advancing Molecular Diagnostics with Innovation and Precision
The launch of the ANCHOR HHV-6/7/8 Multiplex PCR Kit underscores ANCHOR Diagnostics’ commitment to delivering high-speed and high-performance molecular diagnostic solutions that help to accelerate laboratory workflows and, therefore, enhance the laboratory service.
