Vivalytic PCR rapid test for the detection of C. difficile.

Comprehensive test results with the Vivalytic C. difficile test*

Gastrointestinal diseases (gastroenteritis) are inflammations of the stomach and the small and large intestines. Most gastrointestinal diseases are caused by infectious agents such as viruses or bacteria.

Among bacterial pathogens, Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) plays an important role, especially in healthcare facilities such as hospitals or nursing homes, or after antibiotic treatment.

The clinical spectrum of C. difficile infection (CDI) ranges from mild diarrhea to severe, life-threatening pseudomembranous colitis. (1) About 15-20% of antibiotic-associated diarrheal diseases are caused by the pathogen C. difficile. (2)

PCR-based diagnostics that are as fast, simple and close to the patient as possible can help to make testing uncomplicated and to process the sensitive samples quickly and without a long transport route. The Vivalytic C. difficile* combines fast and precise testing at the point of sample collection.

Pathogens detectable with Vivalytic C. difficile

Clostridioides difficile (toxin genes tcdA/tcdB)

Vivalytic C. difficile – Fast laboratory testing for outbreak containment

Only a few steps from sample to result
No further laboratory equipment needed
Reduced risk of infection for the user

(1) https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/clostridium-difficile-infections/facts

(2) RKI Ratgeber C. difficile https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/Infekt/EpidBull/Merkblaetter/Ratgeber_Clostridium.html#doc2393684bodyText12, abgerufen am 16.06.2023

*Currently under development. Not available for sale.

The advantages at a glance

Vivalytic stands for high efficiency and safety with minimum effort. The unique Vivalytic platform provides ideal assistance for everyday work in clinics, practices, and laboratories.

Comprehensive results

The Vivalytic C. difficile test detects the pathogen C. difficile (toxin genes tcdA/tcdB).

High usability

The minimalistic design, easy handling and comprehensive depiction of the results ensure a high level of usability.

Easy handling

Like all Vivalytic tests, the Vivalytic C. difficile test is fully automated. This allows for fewer work steps, saving valuable time.

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Only few steps from sample to result

A woman in a white coat is performing a test on the Vivalytic Analyser in a laboratory. She is in the process of scanning the sample code. The picture contains a white box, in which you can read the text "1. Scan the sample code."

A woman in a white coat is standing in front of a Vivalytic Analyser and is scanning a cartridge. The picture contains a white box, in which you can read the text "2. Scan the cartridge code."

A hand in a hygienic glove that is placing sample material from a pipette into a Vivalytic cartridge. A Vivalytic Analyser is on the table next to the cartridge. The picture contains a white box, in which you can read the text "3. Fill in the sample and close the cartridge cover."

A cartridge is being inserted into a Vivalytic Analyser. There is a white box, in which you can read the text "4. Insert the cartridge – the test will start automatically."

What exactly happens in the Vivalytic Analyser?

The Vivalytic Analyser automates complex, molecular diagnostic processes that previously had to be carried out manually. This promotes high safety and quick availability of the test results.

1. Step	2. Step	3. Step	4. Step	5. Step
1. Step Preparing the sample	2. Step Cell lysis	3. Step Extraction of the nucleic acid	4. Step DNA amplification	5. Step Bio-analytical detection
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1. Step Samples are processed reliably.	2. Step The external membrane of the cells is broken down through ultrasound.	3. Step The nucleic acid (DNA/RNA) is purified for the PCR amplification.	4. Step Specific DNA sequences are multiplied using PCR.	5. Step The amplified DNA is identified by detecting a fluorescence or chemiluminescence signal.

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