Norovirus (oyster specific)

Description

The Norovirus (oyster specific) real-time qPCR detection kit from Primerdesign provides sensitive detection of norovirus optimised for oyster and bivalve shellfish matrices, where this RNA virus is the leading cause of shellfish-associated gastroenteritis. The assay uses one-step RT real-time PCR to detect a conserved region of the norovirus genome from extracted RNA, supporting reliable monitoring despite the inhibitory nature of shellfish tissue.

Each kit supplies a ready-to-use primer and probe mix with a positive control template and is run as a one-step RT-qPCR, providing a complete workflow from extracted RNA on any standard real-time PCR platform. The Advanced format additionally includes an internal extraction control to flag inhibition and a copy-number standard curve for absolute quantification of viral load.

Key features of the Norovirus (oyster specific) kit

• One-step RT real-time qPCR detection of norovirus RNA
• Optimised for oyster and bivalve shellfish matrices
• Sensitive detection for seafood-safety monitoring
• Primer/probe mix and positive control template included
• Advanced format adds an internal extraction control and a quantification standard
• Compatible with standard real-time PCR instruments

It is ideally suited to shellfish-hygiene testing, seafood-safety surveillance and food-industry quality control. Available in Standard (qualitative) and Advanced (quantitative) formats, with the complete protocol and result interpretation provided in the included IFU/handbook.