HLB testing: citrus leaf kit versus psyllid kit
Both products name Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus, but the specimen determines the SKU. GV-PLT-CLAS-LEAF is the citrus leaf product; GV-PLT-CLAS-PSYLLID is the citrus psyllid product.
What to check first
The leaf formulation includes a grinding-bag workflow; the psyllid formulation uses a different specimen preparation. Do not transfer grinding, extraction or heating instructions between them. An insect specimen in this context is being tested for the named bacterial target, not for generic insect identification.
Matching products and source instructions
| Product | Target or equipment | IFU specimens | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeneVide Citrus Greening HLB Leaf Sample On-Site Test Kit GV-PLT-CLAS-LEAF | Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus | citrus leaves | English IFU |
| GeneVide Citrus Greening HLB Psyllid Sample On-Site Test Kit GV-PLT-CLAS-PSYLLID | Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus | citrus psyllids | English IFU |
Selection questions to resolve
Which HLB kit should I choose for citrus leaves?
Choose GV-PLT-CLAS-LEAF for the citrus leaf workflow. The psyllid product is a separate formulation with different specimen preparation; the two are not a single interchangeable listing.
Is this a psyllid identification kit or a CLas detection kit?
The specimen is citrus psyllids, but the detection target is Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. Do not interpret the product name as a general insect species identification test.
Before you order
- Check the full target name, abbreviation and SKU; do not order solely from a common name or symptom description.
- Confirm that the actual specimen is within the IFU scope. Ask about unlisted matrices, preservation methods or specimen conditions.
- Read the matching IFU for preparation, controls, storage and result interpretation.
- Confirm equipment and program compatibility. Kits and the platform are separate products; do not assume any PCR instrument or third-party reader is compatible.
- For a quote, provide testing volume, existing equipment and destination, and confirm the sales pack, shipping and delivery arrangements.
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This guide is based on the linked product IFUs and existing equipment materials. The complete IFU governs the assay scope and procedure; this guide adds no performance, specimen-coverage or certification claims.