Comparison of performance characteristics of DxN VERIS system versus qiagen PCR for HBV genotype D and HCV genotype 1b quantification

SAYAN M., Arikan A., Sanlidag T.

Polish Journal of Microbiology, vol.68, no.1, pp.139-143, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 68 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.21307/pjm_2019-008
  • Journal Name: Polish Journal of Microbiology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.139-143
  • Keywords: Diagnosis, Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, Real-time PCR, Regression analysis
  • Manisa Celal Bayar University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The Beckman Coulter DxN VERIS system is a fully automated, closed molecular diagnostic instrument for viral load quantification of hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus. In this study, the analytical performance of this new system was compared to routine diagnostic Qiagen PCR kit by using the same clinical samples. The DxN VERIS system demonstrated a high analytical performance. The DxN VERIS allows random access, which means that samples can be uploaded straight on to the system at any time; so, it provides an improvement of workflow, staff productivity and allows faster turn-around of viral load results.