SARS-COV2 (COVID-19) TESTING IN WASTEWATER
Pace Analytical® offers testing of wastewater by Real Time, quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR) for SARS-COV2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Current studies indicate that remnants of SARS-COV2 virus are present in wastewater, suggesting wastewater as a marker to:
• Measure the prevalence of COVID-19 in communities
• Anticipate outbreaks
• Warn of future outbreaks
The qPCR test detects RNA, the genetic signature of SARS-COV2, in wastewater. This is done by quantifying viral RNA using Real Time (RT) reverse transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR). The cycle threshold (CT) values obtained will be used to quantify the copies of RNA of two variants of SARS-COV2 (SARS-COV2 N1 and SARS-COV2 N2) in wastewater samples. The results are reported as copies of viral RNA/mL.
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Sampling and Testing:
Container: 250ml HDPE
Preservation: No chemical preservative. Cool to 6°C Method Reference: Laboratory-Specific SOP ATM-0062 Units: RNA Cop/ml (RNA Copies Per Milliliter) Calibration Range: 6.25 to 250 copies/mL |
Aerobiology Provides:
• Courier Service • Quick Turnaround |
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