GeneXpert system
E902133
cartridge-based diagnostic system
molecular diagnostic platform
nucleic acid amplification test platform
The GeneXpert system is a rapid, cartridge-based molecular diagnostic platform widely used for on-site detection of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and COVID-19.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| GeneXpert | 1 |
| GeneXpert Infinity | 1 |
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cartridge-based diagnostic system
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molecular diagnostic platform ⓘ nucleic acid amplification test platform ⓘ |
| advantage |
high analytical sensitivity
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high analytical specificity ⓘ minimal laboratory infrastructure requirements ⓘ rapid turnaround time ⓘ reduced contamination risk ⓘ |
| developedBy | Cepheid NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
GeneXpert instrument
NERFINISHED
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computer and software interface ⓘ single-use test cartridges ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
automated result interpretation
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closed-cartridge system ⓘ integrated sample preparation ⓘ minimal hands-on time ⓘ modular configuration ⓘ random-access testing ⓘ real-time PCR amplification ⓘ |
| measurementTechnique |
heminested PCR for MTB/RIF assay
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real-time polymerase chain reaction ⓘ |
| regulatoryStatus |
WHO prequalified for tuberculosis testing
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widely recommended by WHO for TB diagnosis ⓘ |
| supportsAssay |
Xpert C. difficile assay
GENERATED
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Xpert CT/NG assay GENERATED ⓘ Xpert HCV Viral Load assay GENERATED ⓘ Xpert HIV-1 Viral Load assay GENERATED ⓘ Xpert MRSA/SA assay GENERATED ⓘ Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra assay GENERATED ⓘ Xpert MTB/RIF assay GENERATED ⓘ Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 assay GENERATED ⓘ |
| usedFor |
COVID-19 diagnosis
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Clostridioides difficile detection ⓘ HIV viral load testing ⓘ MRSA detection ⓘ SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection ⓘ hepatitis C virus detection ⓘ on-site molecular testing ⓘ point-of-care diagnostics ⓘ rapid detection of infectious diseases ⓘ rifampicin resistance detection ⓘ sexually transmitted infection testing ⓘ tuberculosis diagnosis ⓘ |
| usedIn |
COVID-19 testing programs
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clinical laboratories ⓘ hospital settings ⓘ low-resource settings ⓘ peripheral health centers ⓘ tuberculosis control programs ⓘ |
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