Pneumocystis ELITe MGB^® Kit

Pneumocystis jirovecii is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that causes Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), a severe and potentially life-threatening infection in immunocompromised patients. Although historically associated with HIV infection, PCP is increasingly recognized in other at-risk populations, including recipients of hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT), solid organ transplants (SOT), patients with hematological malignancies, and individuals receiving immunosuppressive therapies. Clinical presentation is often non-specific, making prompt and accurate diagnosis essential for effective patient management.

In this context, molecular detection of P. jirovecii DNA by real-time PCR provides a sensitive and reliable approach for the early identification of infection and for timely therapeutic intervention. Pneumocystis ELITe MGB® Kit is a real-time PCR assay designed for the detection and quantification of the genomic DNA of Pneumocystis jirovecii (PJ) extracted from clinical specimens.

The assay is validated for use with ELITe InGenius® and ELITe BeGenius® instruments for broncho-alveolar lavage, bronchial aspirate, and sputum matrices.