Integrated DNA Technologies Avian Influenza Type A (H5) Primer and Probe Set

Integrated DNA Technologies has launched an Avian Influenza Type A (H5) Primer and Probe Set to enable researchers to identify the presence of clade 2.3.4.4b of the H5N1 virus across bird, environmental, dairy cow, and poultry farm samples. The new primers and probes are compatible with IDT's PrimeTime 1-Step 4X Broad-Range qPCR master mix, and include an internal control to help confirm false negatives. An avian influenza positive sample control is also available for purchase, the company said.