The GenePasQ® Test Kits were developed in JAPAN by TBA Co., Ltd. (Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture) in collaboration with TUMSAT (Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology) under Professor Ikuo Hirono. In conjunction with a new, simple and rapid Extraction Reagant and Protocol, they use OIE - approved Primer Mixes. Gel Electrophoresis after the PCR or Amplification step is not needed thereby avoi
ding exposure to carcinogenic chemicals and UV light. The GenePasQ® Test Kits can simultaneously detect up to 4 Shrimp diseases or pathogens after 2 to 3 hours from the start of sample preparation thereby saving the end-user 4.5 to 6 hours of testing time. The GenePasQ® Test Kits are sensitive to detect 10 copies of DNA per 10 ul (10 microliters). It has been tested to have a sensitivity down to 1 copy/10 ul for some Shrimp diseases (pathogens). It is 10 times MORE sensitive than the Gel Electrophoresis. The GenePasQ® Test Kits offer 100% SPECIFICITY thereby eliminating FALSE POSITIVE results. Their SENSITIVITY and SPECIFICITY have been proven to be better than the leading brands and the existing methods.
