Borrelia PCR test
MGB Alert® Borrelia and RF Borrelia
Compatible with most open channel platforms
Borrelia is a genus of bacteria transmitted primarily by ticks, responsible for a range of infections including Lyme disease and Relapsing Fever. Borrelia burgdorferi is the main species associated with Lyme disease, which can cause symptoms ranging from mild, such as fever and fatigue, to more severe manifestations like arthritis, neurological issues, and cardiac complications. In contrast, Relapsing Fever is caused by various Borrelia species, such as Borrelia recurrentis, leading to recurring episodes of high fever and other systemic symptoms.
Our research use only‡ materials feature:
MGB probes | DSQ probes | Eclipse Dark Quencher | Duplex Stabilizing Quencher | Pleiades probe chemistry | AquaPhluor® Dyes | Superbases
Borrelia PCR DNA Testing
Molecular detection and identification of Borrelia species are crucial for the accurate diagnosis and treatment of Borrelia-related infections, including Lyme disease and Relapsing Fever. PCR DNA testing for Borrelia burgdorferi, the primary cause of Lyme disease, and other Borrelia species responsible for Relapsing Fever, is a highly effective method used to detect and identify these pathogens. This advanced technique amplifies specific DNA sequences, providing high sensitivity and specificity for detecting Borrelia DNA, even at low concentrations. By employing cutting-edge PCR technologies, laboratories can swiftly and reliably confirm the presence of Borrelia burgdorferi and other Borrelia species, enhancing patient management and treatment outcomes. PCR tests for Borrelia are essential for accurate diagnosis, effective disease monitoring, and research advancements.
Lyme Disease Borrelia spp.
Lyme disease, primarily caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, is transmitted through tick bites and can lead to a range of symptoms from mild flu-like symptoms to severe neurological and joint issues. Accurate detection of Borrelia burgdorferi through PCR is essential for timely diagnosis and effective treatment, improving patient outcomes and managing chronic manifestations of the disease.
Relapsing Fever Borrelia spp.
Relapsing Fever is caused by various Borrelia species, such as Borrelia recurrentis, transmitted by soft ticks or lice. This illness is characterized by recurring episodes of high fever and systemic symptoms. PCR testing for these Borrelia species is crucial for reliable identification and appropriate treatment, aiding in the management of this often debilitating disease.
Borrelia PCR testing
PCR Test for Borrelia
Borrelia Burgdorferi PCR
Borrelia Real Time PCR
Borrelia Burgdorferi DNA PCR
Borrelia Real-time PCR primers and probes
CATALOG # | PRODUCT NAME | REPORTABLE RESULT |
M400547 | MGB Alert Borrelia RUO Detection Reagent Mix | Lyme disease Borrelia spp. |
M400635 | MGB Alert RF Borrelia RUO Detection Reagent Mix | Relapsing fever Borrelia spp. |
§Analyte Specific Reagent. Analytical and performance characteristics are not established.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE TEST PORTFOLIO
Real-Time PCR testing for laboratories
ELITechGroup MDx set an industry standard in real-time PCR with the introduction of minor groove binder (MGB) probe technology, featured in our MGB Alert® products. MGB probe technology has long been the gold standard for hybridization probes that allow for melt curve analysis. Adding to our legacy of innovation, we now offer DSQ Alert™ probe technology, an evolution in MGB probe chemistry. Our DSQ Alert reagents feature our newest proprietary duplex stabilizing quencher chemistry in hydrolysis probes, offering enhanced signal-to-noise fluorescence and DNA duplex stability. All test reagents may be used on ELITechGroup MDx proprietary instrument systems and on most open channel platforms.
Our PCR offerings
- Adenovirus§
- Aspergillus spp.‡
- Babesia‡
- Bartonella‡
- BKV§
- Bordetella P/PP§
- Borrelia‡
- Borrelia RF‡
- Candida auris§
- C. auris with echinocandin resistance‡
- C. auris with fluconazole resistance‡
- Candida species‡
- Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE)‡
- Chikungunya‡
- Chlamydia pneumoniae‡
- CMV§
- Coccidioides‡
- Cryptococcus species‡
- Dengue 1-4‡
- EBV§
- Ehrlichia/Anaplasma‡
- Enterovirus§
- GUD-1 HSV 1&2 / T. pallidum‡
- GUD-2 H. ducreyi /
C. trachomatis L1-3‡ - Hepatitis E virus‡
- HHV-6§
- HHV-8§
- Histoplasma/Blastomyces‡
- hMPV§
- HSV 1&2*
- Influenza A/B/RSV‡
- JCV§
- Legionella pneumophila§
- Legionella species§
- Malaria‡
- MG with fluoroquinolone resistance‡
- MG with macrolide resistance‡
- MPXV/OPXV‡
- MRSA/SA*
- Mucorales‡
- Mumps‡
- MTB speciation‡
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae‡
Master Mixes
In Development
- HT HDV
- HT HSV 1&2/VZV
- HT Legionella
- HT Norovirus GI/II
*IVD/EUA
§Analyte Specific Reagent. Analytical and performance characteristics are not established.
‡For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM
The ELITe BeGenius®
Extraction, amplification, results.
With automated extraction, amplification, and results interpretation, the ELITe BeGenius is a sample-to-result solution for your lab. A 3-hour turnaround time means up to 3 hours of walkaway time per run.
Bring more power and flexibility into your lab.
Open mode allows a customizable workflow. 24 PCR wells offer independent thermocycling capability. The ELITe BeGenius features:
- Full automation with onboard extraction and real-time PCR
- Total nucleic acid extraction of RNA and DNA
- Open system capability
- 24 PCR wells, each with independent thermocycling capability
- Multiple tests from each eluate
- Post amplification melt curve option
- Qualitative and quantitative capable
- Up to 72 sample results in an 8-hour shift
- Onboard cooled storage of samples, eluates, and reagents
- 6 optical channels with cross-talk customization
- Automated results interpretation
- LIS integration
ELITechGroup Corporate
At a global corporate level, ELITechGroup is an integrated in-vitro diagnostics company that develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of diagnostic products and solutions, including reagents, instruments, and software. More than 650 employees make ELITechGroup a trusted partner in the IVD industry, serving hospitals and diagnostic laboratories in more than 100 countries through direct sales and third-party distribution.
To optimally serve customers in an ever-evolving IVD market, ELITechGroup is organized into four business units dedicated to specific IVD technologies and market segments: Molecular Diagnostics (MDx), Clinical Chemistry, Biomedical Systems, and Microbiology.
ELITechGroup Molecular Diagnostics US
ELITechGroup MDx LLC is the company’s US Molecular Diagnostics entity, based in Bothell, WA. The US MDx group serves the needs of clinical and research laboratories alike, offering an extensive range of molecular diagnostics products.
The US product portfolio includes the fully automated sample-to-result ELITe BeGenius instrument system and a growing menu of infectious disease tests and reagents that feature the innovative MGB Alert and DSQ Alert™ probe chemistries.
Why ELITechGroup?
Extensive IP portfolio
Inventors of MGB probes
cGMP compliant, ISO13485 certified
High throughput oligonucleotide manufacturing
25,000 sq. ft. corporate office in Bothell, WA