Rapid, onsite HLVd screening for commercial cultivation

The PlantChek HLVd Starter Kit gives cultivation teams the equipment and consumables needed to begin screening cannabis and hemp plant samples for Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) at the facility. The portable CRISPOT system processes up to eight samples at a time, helping teams make faster plant-health decisions without waiting for every preliminary screen to return from an outside laboratory.

Why growers use it

• Screen up to eight plant samples at one time
• Begin with a complete device-and-consumables package
• Obtain initial results after approximately 60 minutes of preparation and testing
• Process additional samples approximately every 25 minutes
• Support mother-room, propagation and plant-health monitoring programs

Starter kit includes

• CRISPOT analytical device and 24 tests
• Grommets
• Red PCR tube strips with lysis buffer
• Buffer-bead mix
• Washer buffers A and B
• Elution buffer
• Blue PCR tube strips with reaction buffer
• Master mix
• 200 μL and 30 μL pipettes
• Pipette tips
• Magnetic rack

Performance information

PlantChek reports laboratory-validated specificity of 96% and accuracy of 90%. Use results within a documented facility testing program and confirmatory laboratory pathway appropriate to your operation.

Storage and lead time

Tests must be refrigerated upon receipt. PlantChek advises that order processing may take one to two weeks.

Frequently asked questions

Does the kit include everything required to start?
Yes. The starter kit includes the CRISPOT device, pipettes, rack and the consumables required for the included 24 tests.

Are additional tests available?
Yes. Refill packages are available in 24-, 96- and 240-test formats.

Is this a substitute for every accredited laboratory test?
It is intended as a rapid onsite screening tool. Build confirmation and escalation steps into your facility’s plant-health program.

For use with legal plant material by qualified personnel. Follow the current PlantChek instructions.