a. HIV-1 RG RT-PCR Kit (24), e-label

From QIAGEN, this real-time reverse transcription PCR kit is designed for the detection of HIV-1 targets. It is supplied with electronic labeling and contains the reagents and controls necessary for assay setup on compatible real-time PCR instruments. The product is intended for use in accordance with the provided instructions and applicable laboratory and regulatory guidelines.

Within the QIAGEN catalogue, the item is classified in the IDXP Infectious Diseases ex PON portfolio group and falls under the consumables budget line group.

The kit was among the QIAGEN IVD assays identified in a Class 2 device recall affecting Rotor-Gene Q Software version 2.3.4. According to the recall notice, completing a LIMs export caused the .csv file to report calculated concentration result values as logarithmic values, which could lead to false negative results.