Horiba brings in new reagent pack sizes for in-house PCR range

Horiba UK Veterinary has brought in new ready-to-use reagent pack sizes that will allow its in-house PCR testing to be more accessible to veterinary practices and laboratories.

The new packs of 8 tests for Horiba’s Pockit benchtop analyser, which add to the existing 24-pack option, are being showcased currently at London Vet Show.

Horiba said the smaller pack, enabling cost-efficient, convenient PCR testing of more than 200 pathogens for small animal, equine and farm work, had come about due to customer feedback.

Run test

During the show, delegates were invited to run a test on the Pockit Central analyser.

Lisa Martin, of Horiba Veterinary, said: “We look forward to discussions with all members of the practice team and showing how the Pockit Central in-house PCR range can comprehensively improve point-of-care testing in the veterinary profession.

“For example, if a rapid decision needs to be made on whether to isolate a patient or not, or if there might be zoonotic risk, PCR testing can help with such decisions and more in less than two hours.”

Further details are at Horiba’s website.