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Jan 5th, 2021
UltraPlex 1-Step ToughMix used in direct-lysis saliva SARS-CoV-2 detection Download Protocol
Sep 9th, 2020
Quantabio launches qScript 1-Step Virus ToughMix - optimized to detect low copy inputs in Flu-A, Flu-B and SARS-CoV-2
Jul 16th, 2020
Quantabio’s UltraPlex 1-Step ToughMix Continues to Enhance CDC Protocols to Detect and Differentiate COVID-19 and Influenza Respiratory Diseases Read More
Apr 15th, 2020
CDC Adds Two Quantabio RT-qPCR ToughMix Kits to COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Protocol Read More Download CDC Protocol
Message from Quantabio
We are working tirelessly to increase our production capacities as it relates to the following RNA RT-qPCR reagents.
Cited in the CDC protocol that has received FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval:
- qScript XLT 1-Step RT-qPCR ToughMix
- UltraPlex 1-Step ToughMix
- qScript 1-Step Virus ToughMix
Optimized to detect low copy inputs in Flu-A, Flu-B and SARS-CoV-2:
Product Comparisons
Determine which RT-qPCR kit is right for your research needs
| qScript XLT 1-Step RT-qPCR ToughMix | qScript 1-Step Virus ToughMix | UltraPlex 1-Step ToughMix | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended in CDC protocol |
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| Detection purified RNA | |||
| Extraction-free detection | |||
| Saliva-direct detection | |||
| Formulation | 2X master mix | 2X master mix | 4X master mix |
| Taq Hot Start | Yes | Yes | Yes | RT Hot Start | No | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | 1 tube SuperMix | 1 tube SuperMix | 1 tube SuperMix |
| Performance | ++++ | ++++ | ++++ |
| Cycling Conditions | Fast or Standard qPCR Cycling | Fast or Standard qPCR Cycling | Fast or Standard qPCR Cycling |
| Multiplex Capabilty | Up to 4 targets | Up to 4 targets | Up to 5 targets |
| Sensitivity | +++ | ++++ | ++++ |
| Inhibitor Tolerance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
