Viral Controls
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Synthetic Viral Controls
Trusted Controls for Diverse Applications
In the wake of the global demand for diagnostic tests amid the Coronavirus pandemic, laboratories worldwide seek reliable tools for detecting SARS-CoV-2 and Respiratory viruses across various sample types. Our controls offer a trusted solution to address the expanding need for testing, ensuring accuracy and safety in a wide range of applications.
Ensuring Reproducible, High-Quality Results
Positive controls play a pivotal role in maintaining quality standards for diagnostic assays, spanning from development to day-to-day testing. These controls facilitate the verification and validation of diagnostic tests, supporting both next-generation sequencing (NGS) and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assays, ensuring reproducibility and reliability.
Safe and Effective Alternatives to “Live Virus”
Concerns regarding safety and security associated with controls based on viral nucleic acids extracted from infected patients or live virus cultures led us to develop synthetic controls through gene synthesis. These alternatives offer a safe and effective solution, allowing broader access to diverse strains while mitigating potential risks.
Flexible Formulations for Varied Needs
Tailor your approach with our flexible control formulations—Standard, Assay Ready, or Encapsulated. Whether in a frozen liquid, dried pellet, or encapsulated dried pellet form, our controls provide options for shipping, storage, and stability, meeting the unique requirements of your applications. Ambient shipping reduces costs and enhances accessibility for researchers globally, making our controls a reliable choice in the dynamic landscape of diagnostic testing.
Comprehensive Controls for Respiratory Virus Research
Twist’s Synthetic Respiratory Virus Controls encompass a wide spectrum of RNA and DNA viruses crucial for respiratory disease studies. Aligned with the Twist Respiratory Virus Research Panel (PN 103067), these controls seamlessly integrate into Twist Fixed Panel NGS workflows, as well as RT-PCR or qPCR experiments designed by users.
Navigating the Viral Landscape
Refer to the taxonomic tree in the accompanying figure for a visual representation of the viruses covered by Twist Respiratory Virus Controls. The table provides GenBank IDs, virus types, and lengths for each control, facilitating an in-depth understanding of the viral landscape. Custom synthesis options are also available—connect with your local sales representative for additional details.
Simplify Your Research Journey
For further information or to make a purchase, contact your local sales representative or conveniently “Buy Now.” Twist’s Synthetic Respiratory Virus Controls offer a robust foundation for respiratory virus research, enhancing the precision and reliability of your experiments.
Elevating Quality Control with Twist Synthetic RNA Controls for SARS-CoV-2
Twist Bioscience offers synthetic RNA controls designed for diverse viral genomes, including SARS-CoV-2. With six non-overlapping 5 kb fragments transcribed into ssRNA, these controls provide over 99.9% genome coverage. Available in standard, Assay Ready, and Encapsulated Formats, they cater to various needs with concentrations tailored for flexibility.
Unique Stability in Encapsulated Controls
Twist’s Encapsulated Controls, sealed in a metal capsule around a desiccated pellet, ensure enhanced stability. With room temperature shipping and a five-year shelf life, these controls provide cost-effective and globally accessible solutions.
Contribution to Multiplex Assay Development
The Twist Assay Ready Synthetic SARS-CoV-2 RNA Control, developed with the US CDC, enables simultaneous testing for influenza A, B, and SARS-CoV-2. Originally designed for authorized laboratories, it is now available to customers outside the CDC.
Best Practices and Regulatory Considerations
For comprehensive guidance on storage and use of controls, refer to provided documents: Twist Assay Ready Synthetic Controls Storage and Use Document and Twist Sars-CoV-2 Encapsulated RNA Control Storage and Handling Guide.
Note: This product is authorized for emergency use by the FDA under an EUA for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid. The emergency use is limited to circumstances justifying the authorization.
Twist Synthetic hMPXV Controls: Precision for Targeted Research
Twist’s Synthetic Human Monkeypox Virus (hMPXV) Controls, representing CB and WA clades, cover over 80% of the viral genome. Validated for custom assays and compatible with CDC-recommended PCR procedures, these controls, in two variants, offer precise tiling of the genome at 900bp intervals. With concentrations at approximately 100,000 copies/uL, they provide accuracy and reproducibility. Contact your local sales representative for more information.
Note: The Twist Synthetic hMPXV Controls are not ISO-13485 certified.
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