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VERSANT HCV Genotype 2.0 Products (LiPA)Designed to identify and correctly detect multiple genotypes and subtypes

VERSANT® HCV Genotype 2.0 Products (LiPA) provide improved accuracy in identification of HCV genotype and subtype data for optimal patient therapy. Improve your efficiency with fully automated strip processing and an integrated system from amplification to interpretation.

  • Improved efficiency—scalable strip processing automation: up to 48 tests with the Auto-LiPA 48
  • Ease of use—fully automated strip processing requiring minimal hands-on time
  • Convenient Line Probe Assay (LiPA)* format—standardized, globally recognized LiPA format
  • Enhanced confidence in results—updated interpretation chart includes decreased number of undetermined subtypes and rare genotype/subtype patterns

Auto-LiPA 48 Instrument - High Volume

Auto-LiPA 48 Instrument – High Volume

    Features & Benefits

    VERSANT® HCV Genotype 2.0 Products – a simple and standardized method for HCV genotype and subtype detection. Learn more about how your lab can benefit from VERSANT HCV Genotype 2.0 Products.

    Line Probe Assay (LiPA) Automation
    Multiple throughput options to fit needs and volume requirements of small to large labs.

     

    Improved Genotype/Subtype Performance
    Overall performance data is comparable to NS5b sequencing. Identifies all 6 genotypes and more than 19 different subtypes. It is the only commercially available assay able to detect 6 (c-l). The addition of HCV Core region data to the assay allows more accurate differentiation of subtypes 1a and 1b, and more accurate identification of Genotype 6 (subtypes c-l).

     

    LiPA Scan HCV Interpretation Software
    Provides automation of strip interpretation and thus reduces the chance of operator error.

     

    One Step RT-PCR
    Easy-to-use for increased laboratory efficiency with a simple, complete, 1-step RT-PCR kit that can be used on commonly available thermocyclers.

    Processing Time

    Reduces hands-on labor and accelerates test reporting with complete walk-away processing of VERSANT® LiPA strips.

    Assay Performance Data***

     

     

    Characteristic

    Result after initial testing

    Result after repeat testing

    Amplification (% of samples successfully amplified)

    97.80%

    99.70%

    Accuracy (% of samples with correct genotype)

    99.30%

     

    *** Internal Evaluation Studies: 325 HCV-positive samples (Genotypes 1-6, Viral Loads – 2,173 IU/mL – 8,700,000 IU/mL versus reference method of NS5b Sequencing)

    Technical Specifications

    Hardware:
    Auto-LiPA 48 Genotyping Instrument (Strip Processor)

     

    Reagents:
    VERSANT® HCV Genotype 2.0 Assay (LiPA)
    VERSANT® HCV Amplification 2.0 Kit (LiPA)
    VERSANT® HCV Control 2.0 Kit (LiPA)

     

    Software:
    LiPA Scan HCV Interpretation Software

    Auto-LiPA 48 instrument

    Specification

    Description

    General

     

    Display unit

    Liquid Crystal Display with 2 rows of 16 digits

    Keyboard

    4-key membrane keyboard

    Number of dispensing channels

    6 (7th optional)

    Capacity of reagent bottles

    4 x 250 mL
    2 x 500 mL
    1 x 1000 mL
    1 x 2000 mL  
    1 x 2500 mL
    1 x 3000 mL

    Computer Interface

    Serial RS 232 C, 9600 Baud, USB

    Incubation temperature

    Adjustable between 35°C and 65°C

    Volume of reagent dispensed

    250 - 3000 µL steps

    Dispensing accuracy

    Less than or equal to 10%

    Cooling

    Temperature < 30°C within 6 min

    Power

     

    Supply

    Auto-sensing for settings
    100 - 120 Volt and 220 - 240 Volt
    50 or 60 Hz

    Main fuses

    2 x T 8A / 250V (Slow Blow)

    Consumption

    Max. 900 VA

    Physical

     

    External dimensions

    Closed
    Width: 804 mm/31"
    Height: 460 mm/18"
    Depth: 459 mm/18"

    Open:
    Width: 804.0 mm/31"
    Height: 671.4 mm/26"
    Depth: 510.6 mm/20"

    Weight

    47 kg

    * CE-marked in the EU. FDA-approved in the U.S.

    The products/features (mentioned herein) are not commercially available in all countries. Due to regulatory reasons their future availability cannot be guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers organization for further details.