FXGTM : RESP (Asp +) is a rapid, molecular based assay for detecting the common respiratory fungal  pathogens Aspergillus spp. and Pneumocystis jirovecii  in human clinical respiratory specimens.

The kit is designed for use by qualified laboratory professionals; its results assist physicians to arrive at the correct diagnosis in immunocompromised adult patients suspected of having a life-threatening respiratory infection.

Aspergillus spp.

  • Is a filamentous fungi or mould that is ubiquitous in the atmosphere. It poses no threat to healthy individuals, but to those who are immunocompromised e.g. transplant recipients, those on steroids, leukaemics, patients on ICU it may cause severe respiratory and systemic infection.

A person with Invasive Aspergillosis will die if the disease is not detected and treated within a short space of time.

Pneumocystis jirovecii

  • Is typically associated with HIV/AIDS
  • May be found in other immunocompromised patient groups and as it is not possible to culture, the methods for detection are restricted.

The FXGTM : RESP (Asp +) Pneumocystis Real-Time PCR is an alternative for current microscopic methods. Traditional methods used in the diagnosis of invasive fungal infections have limitations associated with poor sensitivity and specificity; Myconostica’s kit offers increased sensitivity, specificity and speed of diagnosis, all of which are key factors critical to improving patient survival rates.



















The FXGTM : RESP (Asp +) assay detects both Aspergillus genus and P. jirovecii DNA, and distinguishes between them. Using FXGTM : RESP (Asp +)  in conjunction with MycXtraTM,  a result can be obtained in less than 3 hours following sample receipt.

The FXGTM : RESP (Asp +) assay

  • CE marked for use on the AB 7500 Real-Time PCR Instrument (standard block) and the Cepheid SmartCycler
  • Ensures high analytical sensitivity and specificity
  • Set-up is very simple, taking approximately 10-15 minutes
  • Run-time is less than 2 hours
  • Internal amplification control in every reaction
  • Closed tube reactions and single use reagents
  • Kit contains sufficient reagents for up to 23 reactions plus
    positive and negative controls

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