Don’t Let Your Omicron Genes Drop Out: The Value of Variant-Specific Assays in Detecting New SARS-CoV-2 Strains
The recently reported Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 has a 69-70del mutation in the S-gene (which codes for the spike protein). This implies that the S-gene is not detected on PCR tests. The World Health Organization (WHO) in a statement on November 26, 2021, stated that this S-gene “dropout” or S-gene target failure (SGTF) could be […]
Seegene Rapidly Introduces New PCR Test that Identifies the Omicron Variant, its Stealth Version, and all VOCs in a single tube
The new assay identifies positive COVID-19 cases and distinguishes between Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Omicron and its Stealth version. Published on: PR Newswire Seegene Inc. (KQ 096530), South Korea’s leading molecular diagnostics company, today unveiled another series of diagnostic test that detects the ever-changing COVID-19 variant landscape. The Novaplex™ SARS-CoV-2 Variants VII assay addresses Omicron and […]
Omicron Variant: Letter to our customers
To Our Valued Seegene Customer, The World Health Organization has identified the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) as the latest strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to be designated as a Variant of Concern. As the first cases are emerging in the US, Seegene confirms that the performance or quality of the Seegene EUA Allplex™ 2019-nCoV Assay is […]
The Omicron Variant: What We Know So Far
On Friday, November 26, the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the agent behind COVID-19 was classified as a variant of concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) after reports of its detection and genetic sequence were released from South Africa. A variant of concern is a viral variant that is considered more contagious, more virulent, or better […]
Seegene’s High Multiplex PCR Assay Capable of Detecting New Omicron Variant
Published on: PR Newswire The Allplex™ SARS-CoV-2 Master Assay can simultaneously detect the wild-type coronavirus and the Omicron variant in a single test tube Seegene will support countries in need of diagnostics to help slow Omicron’s spread Seegene Inc. (KQ 096530), South Korea’s leading molecular diagnostics company, today confirmed that its Allplex™ SARS-CoV-2 Master Assay is […]
From Endless Assay Components to One Integrated Solution: A Case Study with CardioPath Laboratories
CardioPath Laboratories is a US-based comprehensive laboratory providing histology, immunohistochemistry, and molecular testing via endomyocardial biopsy using a simple, all-in-one approach. CardioPath also performs COVID-19 testing with a high-throughput capacity of 1,000 patient samples per day. CardioPath is registered as a CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) and College of American Pathologists (CAP)-accredited high complexity lab. […]
Respiratory Syncytial Virus: What You Need to Know About This Common Virus
As temperatures begin to fall in many parts of the U.S., the onset of cold and flu season is present in the minds of many Americans. Many of us make it out unscathed, but when a scratchy throat or runny nose emerges, we know what is soon to come. But is it a cold, the […]
2021 SCASM 85th Annual Meeting
Exploring New Horizons in Infectious Diseases Seegene Technologies will be exhibiting at the SCASM 2021 In-person Annual Meeting. If you’re at the event, stop by our Booth #114 to learn more about how our molecular assays and automated solutions can help your laboratory or just to say hi to our team! Date: October 22-23, 2021 Location: […]
The SARS CoV-2 Lambda Variant: Here’s What You Should Know
Like all RNA viruses, SARS-CoV-2 is prone to mutations—adaptive changes that can alter a virus’ pathogenic potential and other characteristics. These mutations can create distinct variants of the virus, adding complexity to what has already become the most significant global public health challenge since the 1918 influenza pandemic. On June 15, 2021, the World Health […]
Seegene Unveils Fully Automated Molecular Testing System at the 2021 AACC
Published on: PR Newswire Seegene unveils its first fully automated MDx system, STARlet-AIOS: All-in-One System at the 2021 AACC held in the Atlanta, GA, United States AIOS is the MDx system that integrates Seegene’s liquid handler and real-time PCR instruments. Seegene MDx system will efficiently access a wide array of Seegene’s syndromic assays. Seegene Inc. (KQ 096530), a […]