The ANCHOR HSV 1/2 PCR Kit is a specialized real-time PCR-based test designed for the reliable amplification, detection, quantitation, and differentiation of Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV 1) and Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV 2) DNA from various human specimens, including:

◽ EDTA plasma
◽ Cerebrospinal fluid
◽ Cutaneous/mucocutaneous lesions

Key Features & Advantages

Rapid Results

Achieve efficient sample processing with PCR results within just 30 minutes*.
* Exact PCR run time may vary depending on real-time PCR instrument used.

Precise Quantitative and Qualitative Detection and Differentiation

• Uses distinguishable fluorescent dyes for parallel and highly specific detection and differentiation of HSV 1 and HSV 2-specific DNA and the Internal Control across three detector channels of real-time PCR instruments.

• The Quantitation Standards (QS1-QS4 HSV 1/2) ensure reliable results for precise viral load quantitation and clinical diagnosis.

Integrated Quality Monitoring

• Includes an Internal Control (IC) to verify sample extraction success and detect PCR amplification inhibition

• Quantitation Standards serve as positive controls with artificial DNA representing target sequences of HSV 1 and HSV 2 DNA to ensure reagent integrity and reaction performance.

• Comes with a Negative Control DNA to exclude false positive results.

Optimized for Efficiency & Flexibility

• Compatible with all ANCHOR PCR kits in the same run (harmonized temperature profiles)

• Intuitive and identical pipetting scheme for all ANCHOR PCR kits

• Works with various nucleic acid purification systems and cycler platforms for cost efficiency and operational ease

• 100-reaction kits include 4x 25-reaction Master Mix vials to reduce freeze-thaw cycles