General
Product
Thermo Fisher COVID RT-PCR Testing System
Technology
Real-time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Intended Use
Molecular detection of SARS-CoV-2 in clinical specimens for diagnostic testing
Throughput
Configured for medium to high throughput (varies by model and automation level)
Sample Types
Nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, nasal swabs and other validated specimen types
Performance & Operation
Sensitivity & Specificity
High analytical sensitivity and specificity typical of RT-PCR methods
Turnaround Time
Rapid protocols available; exact times depend on workflow and model
Automation
Supports partial or full automation options for sample prep, extraction, and PCR setup (model dependent)
Data & Connectivity
Laboratory information system (LIS) integration, secure data export and result reporting
Support & Reagents
Backed by Thermo Fisher reagent kits, controls, and global technical support