BD Affirm™ VPIII Microbial Identification Test

DNA probe molecular test for the detection of vaginitis

Includes: Probe Analysis Cards (PAC) individually wrapped containing five beads (negative control, Trichomonas, Gardnerella, Candida, and positive control); and Reagent Cassettes (RC) containing patient sample reservoir, hybridization solution, wash solution, conjugate, and substrate buffer

Catalog Number	Mfr. No.	Quantity	Type
23-025-600	BD 250100	Each	MicroProbe™ Processor
23-025-601	BD 446250	24 Tests	Affirm™ VPIII Microbial Identification Sample Collection Set
23-025-602	BD 446251	100 Pack	Affirm™ VPIII Sample Collection Swab
23-025-603	BD 446252	24 Tests	Affirm™ VPIII Microbial Identification Test Kit

Description

• Combine with BD Affirm VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System (Cat. No. 23-025-604)
• For detection and identification of Candida species, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Trichomonas vaginalis nucleic acid in vaginal fluid specimens from vaginitis/vaginosis patients
• Uses two distinct single-stranded nucleic acid probes for each organism: a capture probe and color development probe complementary to unique genetic sequences of target organisms
• Automated processing, with the BD MicroProbe™ Processor (Cat. No. 23-025-600)
• Positive results indicated by visible blue color on target organism bead
• Built-in positive and negative controls on each results card

Specifications

• For Use With (Application): Detection of vaginitis