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The DiaSorin Molecular Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct assay is an in vitro diagnostic test intended for use on the LIAISON® MDX instrument for the qualitative detection and differentiation of Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis nucleic acids from nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) specimens from patients with signs and symptoms of Bordetella infection of the respiratory tract. The Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct assay is performed on the LIAISON® MDX instrument and utilizes real-time PCR amplification to detect B. pertussis by targeting the IS481 insertional element of the B. pertussis genome and to detect B. parapertussis by targeting the IS1001 insertional element of the B. parapertussis genome. The IS481 insertional element can also be present in B. holmesii and B. bronchiseptica. Specimens collected from patients with respiratory infection caused by B. pertussis, B. holmesii or B. bronchiseptica may yield positive test results in IS481 assays. B. holmesii infection may cause clinical illness similar to B. pertussis, and mixed outbreaks involving both B. pertussis and B. holmesii infection have been reported. Additional testing should be performed if necessary to differentiate B. holmesii and B. pertussis. B. bronchiseptica is a rare cause of infection in humans. When clinical factors suggest that B. pertussis may not be the cause of respiratory infection, other clinically appropriate investigation(s) should be carried out in accordance with published guidelines. Negative results for the Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct assay do not preclude Bordetella infection and positive results do not rule out co-infection with other respiratory pathogens. Results from the Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct assay should be used with other clinical findings and epidemiological information as an aid in diagnosis of Bordetella infection. Test results should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions. Simplexa™ Bordetella Positive Control Pack The Simplexa™ Bordetella Positive Control Pack is intended to be used as a control with the Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct kit. This control is not intended for use with other assays or systems.

The Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct assay system is a real-time PCR assay that enables the direct amplification, detection and differentiation of Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis DNA from unprocessed nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) without nucleic acid extraction. The system consists of the Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct assay, the LIAISON® MDX (with LIAISON® MDX Studio Software), the Direct Amplification Disc and associated accessories. In the Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct assay, primers and fluorescent probes are used together to amplify and detect Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis and internal control targets. Insertion sequences IS481 and IS1001 are targeted to identify Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis DNA respectively in the specimen. An internal control is used to detect PCR failure and/or inhibition.

Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct MOL2750 The DiaSorin Molecular Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct MOL2750 assay is an in vitro diagnostic test intended for use on the LIAISON® MDX instrument for the qualitative detection and differentiation of Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis nucleic acids from frozen nasopharyngeal (NPS) specimens from patients with signs and symptoms of Bordetella infection of the respiratory tract. The Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct assay is performed on the LIAISON® MDX instrument and utilizes realtime PCR amplification to detect B. pertussis by targeting the IS481 insertional element of the B. pertussis genome and to detect B. parapertussis by targeting the IS1001 insertional element of the B. parapertussis genome. The IS481 insertional element can also be present in B. holmesii and B. bronchiseptica. Specimens collected from patients with respiratory infection caused by B. pertussis, B. holmesii or B. bronchiseptica may yield positive test results in IS481 assays. B. holmesii infection may cause clinical illness similar to B. pertussis, and mixed outbreaks involving both B. pertussis and B. holmesii infection have been reported. Additional testing should be performed if necessary to differentiate B. holmesii and B. pertussis. B. bronchiseptica is a rare cause of infection in humans. When clinical factors suggest that B. pertussis may not be the cause of respiratory infection, other clinically appropriate investigation(s) should be carried out in accordance with published guidelines. Negative results for the Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct assay do not preclude Bordetella infection and positive results do not rule out co-infection with other respiratory pathogens. Results from the Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct assay should be used with other clinical findings and epidemiological information as an aid in diagnosis of Bordetella infection. Test results should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions. Simplexa™ Bordetella Positive Control Pack MOL 2760 The Simplexa™ Bordetella Positive Control Pack MOL2760 is intended to be used as a control with the Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct kit. This control is not intended for use with other assays or systems.

The Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct assay system is a real-time PCR assay that enables the direct amplification, detection and differentiation of Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis DNA from unprocessed nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) without nucleic acid extraction. The system consists of the Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct assay, the LIAISON® MDX (with LIAISON® MDX Studio Software), the Direct Amplification Disc and associated accessories. In the Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct assay, primers and fluorescent probes are used together to amplify and detect Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis and internal control targets. Insertion sequences IS481 and IS1001 are targeted to identify Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis DNA respectively in the specimen. An internal control is used to detect PCR failure and/or inhibition. The DiaSorin Molecular Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct kit contains sufficient reagents for 24 reactions. Upon receipt, store at -10 to -30ºC (do not use a frost-free freezer). Each vial contains sufficient material for a single reaction. Use within 30 minutes of thawing.

The ARIES® Bordetella Assay is a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection and identification of Bordetella pertussis (B. pertussis) and Bordetella parapertussis (B. parapertussis) nucleic acid in nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) specimens obtained from individuals suspected of having a respiratory tract infection attributable to B. pertussis or B. parapertussis. The ARIES® Bordetella Assay targets the B. pertussis toxin promoter and the B. parapertussis IS1001 insertion element in the genomes. When clinical factors suggest that B. pertussis or B. parapertussis may not be the cause of respiratory infection, other clinically appropriate investigation(s) should be carried out in accordance with published guidelines. Negative results for the ARIES® Bordetella Assay do not preclude B. pertussis infection and positive results do not rule out co-infections with other respiratory pathogens. The direction and identification of B. pertussis and B. parapertussis nucleic acids from symptomatic patients aids in the diagnosis of B. perfussis and B. parapertussis respiratory infection with other clinical findings and epidemiological information. The ARIES® Bordetella Assay is indicated for use with the ARIES® Systems.

The ARIES® Bordetella Assay is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based qualitative in vitro diagnostic test system that consists of the ARIES® System or the ARIES® M1 System with their included ARIES® Software, an assay-specific cassette, and an assay-specific protocol file. The ARIES® Bordetella Assay cassette is a disposable, single-use cassette containing nucleic acid purification reagents, internal sample process control (SPC), and an assay-specific master mix capable of performing the designated assay on one sample. The ARIES® Bordetella Assay cassette directly detects and identifies B. pertussis and B. parapertussis DNA from nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) specimens collected from the human nasopharynx region. Nasopharyngeal swab specimens are collected from patients using a commercially available E-Swab™ (Nylon® Flocked Swab along with modified Liquid Amies) or a commercially available nasopharyngeal swab (i.e. rayon, flocked, nylon, plastic shaft, etc.) placed into an approved transport media (i.e UTM, M5, M6, or equivalent). The specimen is then transported to the laboratory for testing. The specimen is lysed and nucleic acid is extracted using an ARIES® System. An extractable sample processing control (SPC) target is present in the ARIES® Bordetella Assay cassette and is processed with the specimen. The SPC controls for specimen lysis, for recovery of extracted nucleic acid, for inhibitory substances and for PCR reagent and instrument integrity. The Ct value of the SPC is designed to verify proper specimen lysis and nucleic acid extraction, to identify PCR inhibition, if any, and verify proper function of the extraction system and real-time instrument. The Tm value of the SPC is used as a reference for determining the target Tm. The extracted nucleic acid and SPC are transferred via magnetic beads through the cassette to the ARIES® Bordetella Assay lyophilized PCR reagents in the PCR tube that contains primer pairs specific to the B. pertussis toxin promoter (ptxA-pr), the B. parapertussis IS1001 insertion element, and the SPC sequence. Each of the primer pairs are labeled with a distinct fluorophore and detected in distinct channels of the ARIES® Systems. PCR amplification is performed and assay fluorescence is monitored. Incorporation of a quencher-labeled nucleotide results in a decrease in fluorescence for the associated primer pair. Following amplification, the reaction is slowly heated to separate the fluorescent-labeled strand from the quencher-labeled strand, a process that results in an increase in the fluorescence signal. The reaction fluorescence is measured during this process and the temperature at which the change in fluorescence is the maximum Tm of the amplicon. The strands of the amplicons will separate at a specific melting temperature (Tm) and an increase in fluorescence is observed. The instrument fluorescence output is analyzed and test results are determined using the ARIES® System software and the ARIES® Bordetella Assay protocol and run files. ARIES® Bordetella Assay results may be reported from the ARIES® Software or from the optional SYNCT® Software.

The Great Basin Bordetella Direct Test is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the detection of Bordetella pertussis DNA from nasopharyngeal swab specimens obtained from patients suspected of having a respiratory tract infection attributable to B. pertussis. The Bordetella Direct Test is performed on the PA500 Portrait Analyzer and utilizes PCR amplification of the insertion sequence IS481. The IS481 sequence is also found in other organisms including Bordetella holmesii or Bordetella bronchiseptica. Respiratory infection with B. pertussis, B. holmesii ot B. bronchiseptica may yield positive test results with IS481 assays. B. holmesii infection may cause clinical illness similar to B. pertussis, and mixed outbreaks involving both B. pertussis and B. holmesii infection have been reported. Additional testing should be performed if necessary to differentiate B. holmesii and B. pertussis. B. bronchiseptica is a rare cause of infection in humans. When clinical factors suggest that B. pertussis may not be the cause of respiratory infection, other clinically appropriate investigation(s) should be carried out in accordance with published guidelines. Negative results for the Great Basin Bordetella Direct Test do not preclude B. pertussis infection and positive results do not rule out co-infection with other respiratory pathogens. Results from the Great Basin Bordetella Direct Test should be used in conjunction with information obtained during the patient's clinical evaluation as an aid in diagnosis of Bordetella pertussis infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions.

The Great Basin Bordetella Direct Test on the PA500 Portrait™ Analyzer System utilizes automated hot-start PCR technology to target and amplify the IS481 insertion sequence of B. pertussis. Genomic DNA is extracted from microbial cells and diluted to reduce potential inhibitors of PCR. During PCR, double-stranded DNA is separated and the target nucleic acid sequence is amplified by thermal cycling using biotin-labeled primers that target the IS481 sequence for identification of B. pertussis. Following PCR, biotin-labeled amplicon is hybridized to sequence-specific capture probes immobilized on the silicon chip surface, then incubated with anti-biotin antibody conjugated to the horseradish peroxidase enzyme (HRP). The unbound conjugate is washed away and tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) is added to produce a visible precipitate at the location of the probe/target sequence complex. The resulting signal is detected by the automated Portrait™ Optical Reader within the PA500 Portrait™ Analyzer System. The Specimen Processing Control (SPC), undergoes the extraction, and detection steps to monitor for inhibitory substances as well as process inefficiency due to instrument or reagent failure. No operator intervention is necessary once the clinical sample is loaded into the sample port and the Bordetella Direct Test cartridge is loaded into the Portrait Analyzer. The PA500 Portrait™ Analyzer System is a fully automated system that includes: The Portrait™ Analyzer, single-use Bordetella Direct Test Cartridges, and the Portrait™ Data Analysis Software Program. The Portrait™ System is designed to perform automated sample preparation, PCR, and optical chip-based detection with integrated data analysis in less than two hours.

The illumigene Pertussis DNA Amplification Assay, performed on the illumipro-10™, is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of Bordetella pertussis in human nasopharyngeal swab samples taken from patients suspected of having respiratory tract infection attributable to Bordetella pertussis. The illumigene Pertussis DNA Amplification Assay utilizes loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) technology to pertussis by targeting the IS481 insertional element of the B. pertussis genome. The 18481 insertional element can also be found in B. holmesii and some B. bronchiseptica strains. Respiratory infections with B. pertussis, B. holmesii or B. bronchiseptica may yield positive test results infection may cause clinical illness similar to B. pertussis, and mixed outbreaks involving both B. pertussis and B. holmesii infection have been reported. Additional testing should be performed if necessary to differentiate B. holmesii and B. pertussis. B. bronchiseptica is a rare cause of infection in humans. When clinical factors suggest that B. pertussis may not be the cause of respiratory infection, other clinically appropriate investigation(s) should be carried out in accordance with published guidelines. Negative results for the illumigene Pertussis DNA Amplification Assay do not precude Bordetella pertussis infection and positive results do not rule out co-infection with other respiratory pathogens. Results from the illumigene Pertussis assay should be used in conjunction with information obtained during the patient's clinical evaluation as an aid in diagnosis of B. pertussis infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions. illumigene Pertussis DNA Amplification Assay is intended for use in hospital, reference or state laboratory settings. The device is point-of-care use.

The illumigene Pertussis DNA Amplification Assay, performed on the illumipro-10™, is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of Bordetella pertussis in human nasopharyngeal swab samples. The assay utilizes loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) technology to target the IS481 insertional element of the B. pertussis genome.

The AmpliVue® Bordetella Assay is an in vitro diagnostic test for the qualitative detection of Bordetella pertussis nucleic acids isolated from nasopharyngeal swab specimens suspected of having respiratory tract infection attributable to Bordetella pertussis. The AmpliVue® Bordetella Assay utilizes helicase-dependent amplification (HDA) of the insertion sequence IS481 and a selfcontained disposable amplification device that allows for manual evaluation of assay results. The IS48 sequence can also be found in strains of other organisms (i.e., B. holmesii infection may cause clinical illness similar to B. pertussis, and mixed outbreaks involving both B. pertussis and B. holmesii infection have been reported. Additional testing should be performed if necessary to differentiate B. holmesii and B. pertussis. B. bronchiseptica is a rare cause of infection in humans. When clinical factors suggest that B. pertussis may not be the cause of respiratory infection, other clinically appropriate investigation(s) should be carried out in accordance with published guidelines. Negative results for the AmpliVue® Bordetella Assay do not prection and positive results do not rule out coinfection with other respiratory pathogens. Results from the AmpliVue® Bordetella Assay should be used in conjunction with information obtained during the patient's clinical evaluation as an aid in diagnosis infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions. The AmpliVue® Bordetella Assay is intended for use in hospital, reference or state laboratory settings. The device is not intended for point-of-care use.

The AmpliVue® Bordetella Assay combines simple processing, an isothermal amplification technology named helicase-dependent amplification (HDA), and a selfcontained disposable amplicon detection device, for the detection of Bordetella pertussis from nasopharyngeal swabs. Patient samples are collected using a nasopharyngeal swab and placed into a liguid medium. Fifty microliters (50 µL) of the sample are then transferred to a process buffer that is provided with the kit and mixed. The Process Buffer tubes are heated at 95 °C for 10 minutes. Fifty microliters (50 µL) of the Process Buffer containing sample is added to a reaction tube containing lyophilized mix of HDA reagents. Included in the reaction mix are the isothermal polymerase, helicase and single stranded binding protein. After completion of the HDA reaction the reaction tube is transferred to the amplicon cartridge containing the running buffer. The amplicon cartridge is closed and inserted into the detection chamber. The detection chamber is activated by depressing the detection chamber handle. Upon activation, the reservoir containing the running buffer and the 0.2 mL tube containing the amplicon is punctured and the solutions are wicked to the lateral flow strip.

The illumigene® Pertussis DNA Amplification Assay, performed on the illumipro-10™, is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of Bordetella pertussis in human nasopharyngeal swab samples taken from patients suspected of having respiratory tract infection attributable to Bordetella pertussis. The illumigene Pertussis assay utilizes loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) technology to detect Bordetella pertussis by targeting the IS481 insertional element of the Bordetella pertussis genome. The IS481 insertional element can also be found in Bordetella holmesii and Bordetella bronchiseptica strains. Respiratory infection with Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella bronchiseptica may yield positive test results in IS481 assays. B. holmesii infection may cause clinical illness similar to B. pertussis, and mixed outbreaks involving both B. pertussis and B. holmesii infection have been reported. Additional testing should be performed if necessary to differentiate B. holmesii and B. pertussis. B. bronchiseptica is a rare cause of infection in humans. When clinical factors suggest that B. pertussis may not be the cause of respiratory infection, other clinically appropriate investigation(s) should be carried out in accordance with published guidelines. Negative results for the illumigene Pertussis DNA Amplification Assay do not preclude Bordetella pertussis infection and positive results do not rule out co-infection with other respiratory pathogens. Results from the illumigene Pertussis assay should be used in conjunction obtained during the patient's clinical evaluation as an aid in diagnosis of Bordetella pertussis infection and should not be used as for treatment or other patient management decisions. illumigene Pertussis is intended for use in hospital, reference or state laboratory settings. The device is not intended for point-of-care use.

The illumigene Molecular Diagnostic Test System is comprised of the illumigene® Pertussis DNA Amplification Assay Test Kit, the illumigene® Pertussis External Control Kit and the illumipro-10™ Automated Isothermal Amplification and Detection System. The illumigene Pertussis assay utilizes loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) technology to detect the presence of Bordetella pertussis in human nasopharyngeal swab specimens. Each illumigene Pertussis assay is completed using an illumigene Assay Control Reagent containing Control material, an illumigene Sample Buffer, an illumigene Pertussis Test Device and Mineral Oil. Nasopharyngeal swab specimens are eluted with illumigene Sample Buffer. The illumigene Assay Control Reagent is added to the eluted sample and heat-treated. Target and Control DNA are made available for isothermal amplification via heat-treatment. The heat-treated Specimen/Control sample is added to the illumigene Test Device. Mineral oil is added to the illumigene Test Device to prevent evaporation. DNA amplification occurs in the illumigene Test Device. The illumipro-10 heats each illumigene Pertussis Test Device containing prepared Sample and Control material, facilitating amplification of target DNA. When B. pertussis is present in the specimen, a 198 base pair sequence located within the IS481 insertional element of the B. pertussis genome is amplified and magnesium pyrophosphate is generated. Magnesium pyrophosphate forms a precipitate in the reaction mixture. The illumipro-10 monitors the absorbance characteristics of the reaction solutions at the assay Run Start (Signal Initial or Si) and at the assay Run End (Signal final or Sf). The illumipro-10 calculates the ratio of the Run End (Signal final or Sf) reads with the Run Start (Signal Initial or Si) reads and compares the ratio to an established cut-off value. The illumipro-10 performs this ratio calculation to both the TEST chamber and the CONTROL chamber. Fixed cut-off values for the CONTROL chamber are used to determine validity. CONTROL chamber Sf:Si ratios less than 90% are considered valid and allow for reporting of TEST chamber results (POSITIVE, NEGATIVE). CONTROL chamber Sf:Si ratios greater than or equal to 90% are considered invalid. Results are reported as 'INVALID'; Test chamber results are not reported. More stringent cut-off criteria are applied to the Control chamber reaction to ensure amplification is not inhibited, reagents are performing as intended and that sample processing was performed appropriately. Fixed cut-off values for the TEST chamber are used to report sample results. TEST chamber Sf:Si ratios less than 82% are reported as 'POSITIVE'; TEST chamber Sf:Si ratios greater than or equal to 82% are reported as 'NEGATIVE'. Numerical values are not reported. The illumigene Pertussis External Control Kit contains a Positive Control Reagent. The illumigene Assay Control/Negative Control Reagent provided in the illumigene Pertussis kit serves as the External Negative Control Reagent. External Control reagents are provided to aid the user in detection of reagent deterioration, adverse environmental or test conditions, or variance in operator performance that may lead to test errors. External Control reagents are provided for use in routine Quality Control testing.