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Microbiologics Synthetic RNA for SARS-CoV-2

Mar 13, 2020

Microbiologics is now offering synthetic RNA for SARS-CoV-2 to assist in the efforts to monitor the spread of COVID-19. The material mimics the viral nucleic acid and provides the exact targets specified by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for test development, the company said.

Specifically, it is a 1,044-nucleotide RNA specific for the SARS-CoV-2 N (nucleocapsid) gene. It contains all three markers (N1, N2 and N3) detected by the CDC Real-Time RT PCR Panel for detection of 2019 novel coronavirus. The RNA material assists in the development of diagnostic assays and the evaluation of the performance of nucleic acid tests for determination of the presence of SARS-COV-2.

The RNA is available in two different concentrations: 1x106 and 1x109 genome copies per tube. The material can be shipped within the USA without handling restrictions or permitting requirements. The company noted that permits may be required outside the USA and interested parties should check with local authorities.

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