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Twist Bioscience Expands Offering of Synthetic SARS-CoV-2 RNA Controls
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Twist Bioscience Corporation (Nasdaq: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of
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[{"type":"text","content":" SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nTwist Bioscience Corporation (Nasdaq: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced the addition of four new synthetic SARS-CoV-2 RNA Controls for the development, verification, and ongoing validation of diagnostic tests. The controls include new variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, expanding the genetic diversity of synthetic controls including common mutations found in varying global geographical regions.\n\n\n“The COVID-19 global pandemic has led to the unprecedented need for diagnostic tests for detecting the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in a variety of sample types, with an incredible demand for high quality tools that keep researchers safe,” said Emily M. Leproust, Ph.D., CEO and co-founder of Twist Bioscience. “Initially, we offered synthetic controls to cover the two primary variants of SARS-CoV-2 (MT007544.1 and MN908947.3), and as the virus has evolved, we are expanding our library of available RNA positive controls to include several more subtypes to continue to facilitate the continued escalation of testing capabilities worldwide.”\n\n\nIn March, Twist launched two fully synthetic SARS-CoV-2 RNA distinct reference sequences as positive controls for the development of both next-generation sequencing (NGS) and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assays to test for SARS-CoV-2. These controls continue to be included in many different assays worldwide and can be used to determine the limit of detection, monitor day-to-day test variations and are included on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website as reference materials for SARS-CoV-2.\n\n\nThe Twist synthetic controls are designed based on specific SARS-CoV-2 variants, cover the full viral genome and are sequence-verified. For customers interested in alternative variants of SARS-CoV-2, Twist can provide custom controls and also plans to launch additional positive controls in June to continue to address the evolution of the virus and ongoing testing requirements as states and countries begin to re-open. All RNA synthetic controls are anticipated to be delivered within two weeks of ordering. For more information on the Twist Synthetic SARS-CoV-2 RNA controls, please visit: htt...