Microbiologics has prepared synthetic RNA for SARS-CoV-2 to assist in the efforts to monitor the spread of COVID-19. “We are engaged with our partners and researchers to offer Microbiologics’ virology and molecular biology capabilities to accelerate diagnostics and therapeutic research,” said Brian Beck, Microbiologics’ VP of R&D. “This new RNA material from Microbiologics mimics the viral nucleic acid and provides the exact targets specified by the CDC.”

The SARS-CoV-2 material is a 1044 nucleotide RNA specific for the SARS-CoV-2 N (nucleocapsid) gene. It contains all three markers (N1, N2 and N3) detected by the CDC Real-Time RT PCR Panel for Detection of 2019 Novel Coronavirus. The RNA material assists in the development of diagnostic assays and the evaluation of the performance of nucleic acid tests for determination of the presence of SARS-COV-2.

The SARS-CoV-2 RNA is available in two different concentrations: 1 x 10⁶ and 1 x 10⁹ genome copies per tube. The SARS-CoV-2 material can be shipped within the USA without handling restrictions or permitting requirements (permits may be required outside the USA; check with local authorities).

“In order to effectively respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, scientists need to have confidence in their diagnostic tools to provide rapid, accurate results,” Beck stated. “This SARS-CoV-2 material is a critical step forward in our global response against this new strain of coronavirus.”

An IVD version of the product will be added to the Helix Elite^TM line from Microbiologics and will be available in the coming weeks. If you need SARS-CoV-2 genetic material with additional genomic markers, please contact Microbiologics at the information below or check Microbiologics.com for further updates.