Description
BactoReal® Kit Bordetella Multiplex is a non-automated IVD test, based on real-time PCR, for the qualitative detection of DNA of Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis, Bordetella holmesii and some strains of Bordetella bronchiseptica. This test detects the insertion sequence IS481 of B. pertussis, B. holmesii and B. bronchiseptica as well as the insertion sequence IS1001 of B. parapertussis, B. bronchiseptica and B. holmesii. IS481 or IS1001 may be present in B. bronchiseptica in rare cases