What is “i-screen”?

“i-screen” is a diagnostic kit based on shrimp viral DNA amplification which allows farmers to do it by themselves easily at home.  Its sensitivity and accuracy are as high as nested PCR. It helps screening shrimp disease become very easy and simple.

How many kinds of shrimp virus diagnostic are there in “i-screen” series?

Currently, there are diagnostic sets for WSSV and TSV.

Who is applicable to “i-screen”?

Everyone is applicable for using “i-screen”, especially people from 3 categories below.

(1) Shrimp farmers: Especially for those who have faith in managing farms with scientific means.

(2) Aquaculture specialists or Laboratories

(3) Other related aquaculture Industries: feed plants, veterinary pharmaceutical factories…etc, any industry which has a close relationship with shrimp farming industry.

How should “i-screen” be used?

A set of starter kit of “i-screen” should be invested initially, and purchase the kits according to the desired diseases to be detected.

For first timer users, please read the “i-screen Instruction Manual” carefully and organize all necessary equipment. Simply follow the “Simple Instruction Manual” provided in each kit. Users may obtain the immediate assistance from local agents, if there is any enquiry.

How to differentiate a real “i-screen” and a counterfeit one?

A designated group of distributors are authorized for selling i-screen. Please do not purchase kits from any suspicious source or different packaging i-screen.

What is the best storage condition for i-screen?

To ensure the performance of the epochal biotechnological product – “i-screen”, please store it at a freezer or any household freezer. Avoid repeating thaw-and-freeze during the storage. Only defrost the necessary number of kits at a time.

How is “i-screen” being delivered?

i-screen remains in good condition when stored as frozen. During delivery, it is better stored in a thermal insulation container. (eg. Styrofoam box with ice inside) Please store it again in freezer upon arrival. 

Furthermore, i-screen could be also transported at room temperature. All i-screen kits can be carried at 37℃ for a week and still remain the same activity and sensitivity. Nevertheless, it is strongly suggested that if delivery at room temperature is necessary, i-screen is best to be delivered to the destination within 3 days, and be refrozen straight away upon arrival.

What are the differences among “i-screen”, “traditional PCR”, and “immune-screening”?