Dermatophytes
R-Biopharm offers advanced diagnostics for rapid, reliable detection of dermatophytes, yeasts and moulds from skin, hair and nail specimens. Powered by multiplex tandem PCR (MT-PCR), these panels deliver accurate results within hours, enabling faster diagnosis and treatment. By distinguishing dermatophyte from non-dermatophyte infections, including co-infections, they enhance clinical clarity. Fully compatible with R-Biopharm platforms, they provide laboratories with efficient, streamlined tools to improve workflows and support better patient outcomes. Liberation of hard‑to‑reach fungal nucleic acids is achieved using the RIDA®Prep Tissue Digestion Kit.
The New RIDA®Plex Dermatophytes A 12 well Panel
Discover the RIDA®Plex Dermatophytes A 12 well panel, designed for seamless integration with our advanced automation systems the RIDA®Xplore and RIDA®Jump.
This unique panel ensures rapid, accurate detection of dermatophytes, streamlining laboratory workflows and enhancing diagnostic confidence. Additionally, amplification from keratinous samples such as hair, skin and nails is optimised through the RIDA®Prep Tissue Digestion Buffer Kit, further expanding its versatility and efficiency.
Elevate your diagnostic capabilities with this powerful, user-friendly solution that combines precision, speed and automation for superior patient care and laboratory performance.
Dermatophytes Product Portfolio
Dermatophytes
Simultaneous detection of the most common dermatophytes, yeasts and moulds, enabling differential diagnosis of dermatophyte and non-dermatophyte infections, mixed infections and other non-infectious dermatophytosis.
Fungi
- Aspergillus spp.
- Candida albicans
- Candida parapsilosis (including C. orthopsilosis and C. metapsilosis)
- Meyerozyma guilliermondii
- Nakaseomyces glabratus (formerly Candida glabrata)
- Epidermophyton floccosum
- Nannizzia gypsea
- Trichophyton spp.
- Trichophyton mentagrophytes complex (including T. indotineae and T. interdigitale)
- Trichophyton rubrum complex
- Microsporum spp. (including M. canis, M. audouinii and M. ferrugineum)
- Microsporum canis
- Scopulariopsis spp.
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Pack Size | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84115S | RIDA®Plex Dermatophytes and other Fungi 12 well Step 1 | 12 x 8-well Strips | 96 |
| 84115P | RIDA®Plex Dermatophytes and other Fungi 12 well Step 2 | 12 x 384-well Plates | 288 |
| 40231 | RIDA®Plex L DNA Cassette | 10 Cassettes | – |
| 91091 | RIDA®Plex Positive Control Fungal Panels | 10 x 2mL Tubes | – |
Fungi
- Candida albicans
- Epidermophyton floccosum
- Microsporum canis
- Microsporum spp. (including M. canis, M. audouinii and M. ferrugineum)
- Nannizzia gypsea
- Scopulariopsis spp.
- Trichophyton spp.
- Trichophyton mentagrophytes complex (including T. indotineae and T. interdigitale)
- Trichophyton rubrum complex
- Trichophyton indotineae
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Pack Size | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84118S | RIDA®Plex Dermatophytes A 12 well Step 1 | 12 x 8-well Strips | 96 |
| 84118P | RIDA®Plex Dermatophytes A 12 well Step 2 | 12 x 384-well Plates | 288-384^ |
| 40231 | RIDA®Plex L DNA Cassette* | 10 Cassettes | – |
| 40631 | RIDA®Plex S DNA Reservoir** | 4 Reservoirs | – |
| 40621 | RIDA®Plex M DNA Reservoir** | 4 Reservoirs | – |
| 40611 | RIDA®Plex L DNA Reservoir** | 4 Reservoirs | – |
| 91091 | RIDA®Plex Positive Control Fungal Panels | 10 x 2mL Tubes | – |
^ Step 2 plates allow for up to 288 tests on RIDA®Xplore, up to 384 tests on RIDA®Jump.
* Reagent Cassettes are for use with the RIDA®Xplore.
** Reagent Reservoirs are for use with the RIDA®Jump.
RIDA®Prep Tissue Digestion Kit
Give fungi nowhere to hide with RIDA®Prep Tissue Digestion Kit
Keratinous tissue samples can make sample purification challenging. RIDA®Prep Tissue Digestion Kit liberates hard-to-reach dermatophytes and other fungi from hair, skin and nail samples to improve the yield
of targets of interest for downstream sample purification.
Designed for Clinical Mycology Labs
Our dermatophyte testing solutions are suitable for hospital laboratories, pathology providers, reference laboratories and specialist clinical mycology services requiring rapid, reliable molecular detection of fungal pathogens from skin, hair and nail specimens. By combining advanced multiplex PCR technology with comprehensive assay design, our solutions enable laboratories to accurately identify clinically significant dermatophytes, yeasts and moulds while reducing turnaround times compared with traditional culture-based methods.
Designed to support modern diagnostic workflows, our solutions help laboratories improve efficiency, increase diagnostic confidence and deliver timely, reliable results. Backed by local technical support from
R-Biopharm Australia, they provide laboratories with the confidence to implement high-quality molecular fungal testing in routine clinical practice.
Explore Our Technology
Our dermatophyte testing portfolio is designed to support the rapid and reliable detection of fungal pathogens in clinical laboratories. From automated extraction and PCR platforms to advanced molecular diagnostic technologies, our solutions help laboratories improve workflow efficiency, increase testing accuracy, and deliver consistent, high-quality results. Backed by trusted global manufacturers and supported by local expertise, R-Biopharm Australia enables laboratories across Australia to diagnose dermatophyte infections with confidence.
RIDA®Plex IVD panels are intended for in vitro diagnostics use by authorised clinical testing laboratories in Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, and the European Economic Area, and are included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), the MHRA database (REF: 10541) and compliant with the European IVD Directive 98/79/EC. In the USA: For Research Use Only (RUO). For Research Use Only (RUO), not for use In diagnostic procedures. RIDA®Plex RUO panels are for Research Use Only in any jurisdiction.
