SMD Lead Kits

The SMD Lead Kits on the geneLEAD^® platform combine smart design, built-in controls, and robust extraction to deliver results you can trust – efficiently and reliably. 

Broad-spectrum pathogen detection

The SMD Lead Pathogen Detection Kits are designed for the qualitative detection of specific microbial pathogens in eluates from biological specimens:

• respiratory (nasopharyngeal swabs, oropharyngeal swabs, nasal swabs, and sputum),
• gastrointestinal (stool samples),
• dermatological (wound swabs, vesical lesion samples),
• urogenital (genital swabs).

They are intended to aid in the diagnosis, screening, and monitoring of infections in both clinical and laboratory settings².

Engineered for excellence

• Simplicity and ease of use 
  With lyophilized pre-formulated reagents, hands-on time is minimal.

• Confidence in every result 
  SMD Lead kits include two layers of controls, ensuring no false negative results:
  • Internal Sample Control (ISC): Detects the presence of human nucleic acid (succinate dehydrogenase) to verify proper sample collection, transportation, and storage
  • Internal Process Control (IPC): Detects exogenous nucleic acid control to check for potential PCR inhibition or process errors.

• Shelf life and cost savings
  Lyophilized kits are designed to stay stable for up to 12 months at room temperature¹, eliminating cold storage requirements and helping to lower transport and storage expenses.  

The SMD Lead Kits are fully compatible with the geneLEAD^® platform, delivering a true sample-to-result workflow in just up-to 5 min hands-on time and total of 120 min turnaround time.