The EURORealTime system from EUROIMMUN delivers specific and highly sensitive direct detection of pathogens and genetic markers, combining the power of real-time PCR with fully standardized workflows and automated evaluation. Designed to meet the highest standards of diagnostic accuracy and reproducibility, EURORealTime provides laboratories with a comprehensive solution for molecular testing across infectious diseases, human genetics, oncology, and beyond. In the Caribbean, EURORealTime products are available exclusively through Southern Medical Supplies Limited, ensuring access to world-class molecular diagnostics supported by expert local service.
EURORealTime kits are supplied with ready-for-use PCR components, including all required controls and quantification standards where applicable. This ensures reliable results while minimizing manual preparation steps. The assays are evaluated with the dedicated EURORealTime Analysis software, which standardizes result interpretation, supports quantitative testing, and connects seamlessly to laboratory information systems (LIMS).
The software enables quantitative determination of pathogen load in patient samples when quantification standards are included, providing clinically meaningful results that can guide treatment and monitoring decisions. To ensure compliance and reliability, the entire process — from test execution through to evaluation — is validated in accordance with the IVD Directive and is CE-marked, offering laboratories complete confidence in the robustness and regulatory security of the system.
The principle of real-time PCR is based on amplification and detection of nucleic acids with high sensitivity and specificity. In RNA-based detection, the RNA is first converted into complementary DNA (cDNA) through reverse transcription, whereas DNA-based detection does not require this step. Every EURORealTime kit contains the necessary PCR reagents in a ready-to-use format, including reverse transcriptase, DNA polymerase, validated primers, and probes.
During PCR, two primers define the target region of DNA or cDNA to be copied. If the patient sample contains the target sequence, the primers bind, and the DNA region is amplified exponentially over successive cycles. Fluorescence-labelled probes bind specifically to the target sequences and emit a signal only when amplification occurs. At the end of each PCR cycle, fluorescence intensity is measured, enabling the amplification process to be tracked in real time.
If no target sequences are present, primers and probes cannot bind, no amplification occurs, and fluorescence remains unchanged. When quantification standards are included, the method allows precise determination of the amount of nucleic acid present in the original sample. Furthermore, multiplexing is possible by using several fluorescence dyes with different excitation and emission wavelengths, enabling detection of multiple nucleic acid sequences in a single reaction.
EURORealTime kits minimize error-prone preparation steps by providing all reagents in ready-to-use form. Integrated controls verify every critical aspect of the test, including sample quality, amplification performance, and potential cross-contamination. Combined with automated evaluation via EURORealTime Analysis software, laboratories achieve results that are consistent, reproducible, and easy to integrate into routine diagnostics.
With its combination of specificity, sensitivity, and standardisation, EURORealTime brings the accuracy of real-time PCR into a streamlined, user-friendly workflow. Laboratories can perform highly reliable pathogen detection, genetic testing, and quantitative nucleic acid analysis with confidence, backed by CE-marked validation across the entire process.
For laboratories in the Caribbean, these benefits are fully supported by Southern Medical Supplies Limited, which provides complete access to EURORealTime kits and software alongside training, service, and technical expertise. This ensures smooth adoption, optimized workflows, and sustainable performance.
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