Automolec Monkeypox: Nucleic Acid Testing
Automolec Monkeypox: Nucleic Acid Testing
Automolec Monkeypox: Nucleic Acid Testing
A PCRL0101A
48 tests
B PCRL0101B
A PCRL0102A
96 tests
B PCRL0102B
AutoMolec Monkeypox
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08004
Spain
This AutoMolec Monkeypox is based on real-time PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of monkeypox virus gene in serum and
skin lesions (vesicles or pustules) specimen from individuals.
Summary
Monkeypox virus is a double stranded DNA virus. Similar with smallpox, it is a kind of zoonosis classified as a virus in the family Poxviri-
dae. Usually monkeypox virus is transmitted to humans through animals such as rodents and primates, but the transmission can also
occur between people. It may develop symptoms such as fever, rash, lymphadenopathy, muscle soreness, trembling and fatigue. The
infection is usually diagnosed by methods like virus isolation, nucleic acid diagnosis and so on. The main diagnosis methods of mon-
keypox infection include virus isolation and nucleic acid diagnosis.
This product is only used for the medical institutions. It is used for clinical reference only and cannot be used as the only standard for the
clinical diagnosis. It is recommended that a comprehensive analysis of the condition be carried out in combination with the patient’s clin-
ical presentation and other laboratory tests.
Measurement Principle
The primers and probes, which are aimed at the conserved gene region of monkeypox virus gene, combined with Mixes to perform ampli-
fication based on real-time PCR.
Human DNA is tested as internal control, the extraction and amplification process is monitored by detecting whether the internal control is
normal to avoid false negative.
Materials provided
Reagent
Mix 2 1.0mL 2.0mL A
strip
Q1 1.0mL×4 1.0mL×8
B
Q2 1.0mL×4 1.0mL×8
Mix 1
Buffer contains probes, bifunctional DNA polymerase, uracil-DNA glycosylase (UDG) and dNTP.
Mix 2
Buffer contains primers and Manganese ion.
Proteinase K
Buffer contains proteinase K.
Q1
The negative control contains pseudoviruses, which include the internal control sequences of this kit.
Q2
The positive control contains pseudoviruses, which include the target sequences and internal control sequences of this kit.
AutoMolec 3000
AutoMolec 3000S
AutoMolec 1600
1. AutoMolec System
2. Nucleic Acid Extraction & Purification Reagent
3. Tip tray and PCR tube
4. Virus preservation tube (including guanidine salt for inactivation, skin lesions only)
Storage
1. Store the kit at 2-8ºC. When stored as directed, all reagents are stable until the expiration date.
2. After opening, the kit should be stored at 2-8ºC for no more than 14 days.
3. Do not freeze. Avoid strong light.
Sample
1. Serum or skin lesions (vesicles or pustules) could be used for this assay
Sample storage
Samples used for virus isolation and nucleic acid testing should be tested as soon as possible. Samples can be stored at 2-8 ºC for 24
hours. Samples for long-time storage should be stored at -70ºC or lower. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Measurement Procedure
3. Order tests
Place 600μL sample in each tube on the AutoMolec system supporting sample rack.
Load the sample rack and refer to the corresponding AutoMolec system operating manual for testing.
All the processes of nucleic acid extraction, purification and amplification are completed by AutoMolec system automatically, please
refer to the corresponding operation manual for more details
4. Quality control
It is recommended to conduct quality control in the following situations:
Use of each batch of test or kit every 24 hours.
Change of the kit lot
Each laboratory shall establish an acceptable range suitable for the laboratory according to its own conditions to ensure proper test per-
formance. It should be performed according to the laboratory regulations if each laboratory needs more frequent quality control.
Measurement Results
Save the results after reactions completed, results will be analyzed by the instrument automatically.
One or more targets may cause amplification inhibition of internal control (IC) or other targets. When one or more target viruses were
detected, the result of IC can be disregarded.
Presence or absence of Monkeypox cannot be determined. Repeat assay with same sample or, if possible,
Invalid Invalid
new sample.
1. This assay is intended as an aid for the clinical diagnosis. Conduct this assay in conjunction with clinical examination, patient’s medical
history and other test results.
Performance Characteristics
1. Analytical Sensitivity
Limit of Detection references were assayed. Monkeypox DNA was detected in S, and the LOD of this assay should not be higher than 800
copies/mL.
2. Relative Agreement
Positive reference agreement rate:
Internal positive references were assayed. Monkeypox DNA was detected in P.
Negative reference agreement rate:
Internal negative references were assayed, Monkeypox DNA was not detected.
3. Measurement Precision
Internal precision references were assayed; the CV of tested Ct values of Monkeypox were all ≤5%.
Literature References
1. Longo MC, Berninger MS and Hartley JL. 1990. Use of uracil DNA glycosylase to control carry-over contamination in polymerase chain
3.Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Protection of Laboratory Workers From Occupationally Acquired Infections; Approved