Background
Gastrointestinal infections remain a major global health burden, especially in children and vulnerable populations. WHO estimates nearly 1.7 billion cases of childhood diarrhoeal disease every year worldwide. Acute gastrointestinal disease may be caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites, often with similar clinical presentation. Traditional methods usually require separate workflows: culture for bacteria, antigen testing for some viruses and microscopy for parasites. These methods can be slow, labour-intensive or limited in sensitivity, particularly for difficult-to-culture organisms or low pathogen loads. Stool samples add further complexity because they are heterogeneous and may contain PCR inhibitors that interfere with molecular workflows.
Product information
The VIRPLEX gastrointestinal line is organized into bacterial, viral and parasite panels.
Gastrobacteria covers key agents such as Salmonella, Yersinia, Campylobacter, Vibrio, Aeromonas, C. difficile toxin B and pathogenic E. coli groups.
Gastrovirus covers major viral causes including norovirus, sapovirus, adenovirus F40/41, astrovirus and rotavirus.
Gastroparasites targets relevant protozoa such as Cryptosporidium, Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia. The workflow includes sample pretreatment designed to reduce inhibitors and improve stool sample handling.
Panels can be combined in a structured workflow for laboratories seeking broader stool testing without moving to very large syndromic panels. This approach helps laboratories obtain focused information across the main etiological groups while keeping the process manageable.
PRODUCTS
GASTROBACTERIA REALTIME PCR KIT
Analytes: Aeromonas spp, Campylobacter spp, Clostridium difficile, Salmonella, Shigella flexneri, Vibrio spp, Yersinia enterocolitica
GASTROVIRUS REALTIME PCR KIT
Analytes: Adenovirus, Astrovirus, Rotavirus, Sapovirus
GASTROPARASITES 1 REALTIME PCR KIT
Analytes: Cryptosporidium spp, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia
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MagXtract® 3200
MagXtract® 3200 is Vircell’s automated nucleic acid extraction system. Integrated into the molecular workflow, it complements VIRCOM PCR by supporting traceability and standardization from sample preparation to final analysis.
Bio-Rad CFX96™
The Bio-Rad CFX96™ System is a real-time PCR instrument compatible with VIRCOM PCR. Together with Vircell’s software, it provides an optimized solution for multiplex assays with automatic analysis and efficient result interpretation.
Bio-Rad CFX96™ Opus
The Bio-Rad CFX96™ Opus extends VIRCOM PCR compatibility to high-performance real-time PCR platforms, supporting automated analysis and standardized result management in multiplex molecular workflows.
Azure Cielo™ 6
The Azure Cielo™ 6 Real-Time PCR System is a platform compatible with VIRCOM PCR for amplification and analysis of molecular assays. Its integration with the software enables clear data visualization and automated result interpretation.
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