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The AnyplexTM II HSV-1/2 Assay is a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based in vitro diagnostic test intended for the qualitative detection and differentiation of Herpes Simplex Virus Type-1 (HSV-1) and Herpes Simplex Virus Type-2 (HSV-2) DNA from female skin lesions from anogenital sites. The test is intended for use as and in the diagnosis of anogenital HSV infection in symptomatic patients. WARNING: The AnyplexTM II HSV-1/2 Assay is not indicated for use with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The assay is not intended to be used for prenatal screening.

The Anyplex™ II HSV-1/2 Assay uses PCR to generate amplified product from HSV-1 and HSV-2 present in clinical specimens. The presence of HSV-1 and/or HSV-2 target DNA is indicated by the fluorescent signal generated through the use of fluorescently-labeled oligonucleotide probes (duplex Catcher) on the Cepheid SmartCycler® II Dx instrument. The probes do not generate a signal unless they are specifically bound to the amplified product. A preparation of HSV-1 and HSV-2 plasmids is included as the positive control in the Anyplex™ II HSV-1/2 Assay. Run as a separate control, the positive control serves to demonstrate that the HSV-1/2 PCR reagents are functional, and discriminate the validity of the run. In addition, the positive control functions as a process control, demonstrating that sample preparation has proceeded correctly during the run. An internal control (IC) is also included in the assay kit. The IC is added to each sample specimen during sample preparation, and is also used to create a Blank Negative Control by adding a set amount to viral transport media to serve as an extraction control. In addition, the RNase-free water is used to create the Negative Control by adding a set volume to the prepared master mix. Users are instructed to include all three controls, Positive, Negative, and Blank Negative Control with each test run.