Intended use
The AltoStar® HCV RT-PCR Kit 1.5 is an in vitro diagnostic test, based on real-time PCR technology, for the detection and quantification of human hepatitis C virus (HCV) specific RNA (genotypes 1 to 6) in human EDTA plasma and serum. The AltoStar® HCV RT-PCR Kit 1.5 is configured for use with the CFX96™ Deep Well Dx System (Bio-Rad) in combination with the AltoStar® Automation System AM16, the AltoStar® Purification Kit 1.5 and the AltoStar® Internal Control 1.5.
The AltoStar® HCV RT-PCR Kit 1.5 is intended to be used for viral load monitoring in HCV infection.