Seegene Allplex RV Master Assay

Seegene’s Allplex RV Master Assay can distinguish 21 targets for 19 different respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, flu and common colds. Specifically, the assay can identify three genes of COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B, metapneumovirus, two types of respiratory syncytial virus, four types of parainfluenza virus, six types of adenovirus and three types of human rhinovirus.

Symptoms of COVID-19, such as coughing and fever, can also be a sign of other respiratory infections. This makes it difficult to identify the exact viral cause and the appropriate treatment for each patient. Testing is critical for proper care as treatments can vary by infection type and to reduce the potential of co-infection.

Applying patented technologies like DPO, TOCE and MuDT, the syndromic test allows medical specialists to swiftly find out which viruses are making the patient sick with a single sample. The product can detect respiratory viruses that can occur all year round to simplify the diagnostic of the ‘new normal’ respiratory virus composition.