Qiagen QIAprep& Plasmodium Kit, Companion Assays
Qiagen has launched the QIAprep& Plasmodium Kit for malaria research and surveillance efforts. The kit combines sample preparation and qPCR into a single workflow to detect malaria-causing parasites. The assay can detect as little as one parasite per microliter, is compatible with both liquid and dried blood samples, and can be used on the Rotor-Gene Q and other platforms. Qiagen has also launched two companion assays along with the kit. The Pf/Non-Pf Detection Assay is a single-reaction screen for Plasmodium falciparum. The Pv/Pm/Po/Pk Detection Assay helps distinguish between four other species that cause malaria – P. vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale, and P. knowlesi.