Factor V Leiden is a blood clotting disorder. Factor V is a protein that is needed for blood to clot properly. Factor V Leiden is caused by a change (mutation) in the gene for this protein. The Factor V Leiden protein is harder to regulate than the normal Factor V protein. This makes blood clots more likely to form, a condition called thrombophilia.
The TRUPCR® Factor V Leiden Mutation Testing Kit amplifies and detects the target sequence using allele-specific fluorophore-labelled probes. The target sequence is a single nucleotide guanine/adenine polymorphism in site 1691 (G1691A). Presence of wild-type allele (G1691G) is detected in the HEX fluorescent channel and mutant allele (A1691A) in the FAM fluorescent channel. In case of heterozygous genotype (G1691A) a signal is detected in both channels. The Factor V mutation testing kit contains ready to use master mix and takes advantage of the “hot start” technology, minimising non-specific reactions and assuring maximum sensitivity.
Key Features of the TRUPCR® Factor V Leiden Mutation Testing Kit:
- Rapid and extremely accurate test.
- Being based on allelic discrimination, the kit is a more reliable and highly reproducible assay.
- Higher sensitivity and specificity.
- Easy workflow & compatible with Applied Biosystems 7300 / 7500 Real-Time PCR System, AriaMx Real-Time PCR System, CFX Connect™ / CFX96™ / Dx Real-Time PCR Detection System, QuantStudio™ 3 and 5 Real-Time PCR System, Rotor-Gene Q, StepOne™ / StepOnePlus™ Real-Time PCR System.
