{"id":2159,"date":"2025-04-13T11:03:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T09:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sinsoma.com\/faq\/faq-bettwanzen-dna-test-pcr-text\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T10:05:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T08:05:40","slug":"faq-bedbug-dna-test-pcr-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sinsoma.com\/en\/faq\/faq-bedbug-dna-test-pcr-test\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ \u2013 Bedbug PCR-test"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wis-cnt-row wis-cnt-row-pad-bttm-m\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-bttm-m\" data-conedi-key=\"shortcode\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce wis-cnt-ce-shrtcd\">    <div class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\">\n        <div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\">\n            <div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\">\n                <div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\">\n                    <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\">\n                        <ul class=\"sin-faq-tbl-cnt\">\n                                                            <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#wie-fuehlen-sich-bettwanzenbisse-an\">How can I recognize bedbug bites?<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#wann-bemerkt-man-einen-befall-im-eigenen-haushalt\">When do you notice an infestation in your own household?<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#was-kann-der-bettwanzen-pcr-test-im-vergleich-zum-antigen-test\">What can the bedbug PCR test do compared to the antigen test?<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#warum-ist-bereits-eine-fruehzeitige-untersuchung-bei-einem-verdacht-sinnvoll\">Why is early detection of suspected cases essential?<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#was-ist-eine-bettwanze-und-wo-kommt-sie-vor\">What is a bed bug and where is it found?<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#wie-erkennt-man-bettwanzen\">How do you recognize bed bugs?<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#wie-stellt-man-eine-diagnose-von-bettwanzen\">How do you diagnose a bed bug infestation?<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#wie-verbreiten-sich-bettwanzen\">How do bedbugs spread?<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#wie-funktioniert-der-bettwanzen-dna-test\">How does the bedbug DNA test work?<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#wie-genau-ist-der-dna-test\">How reliable is the PCR test for bedbugs?<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#wie-lange-dauert-es-bis-ich-die-ergebnisse-erhalte\">Result: How long does it take until I receive the result?<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#kann-der-test-auch-andere-insekten-nachweisen\">Does the PCR test work for all bedbug species?<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#gibt-es-unterschiedliche-arten-und-koennen-diese-mit-dem-test-nachgewiesen-werde\">Are there different types of bedbugs?<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#was-passiert-wenn-keine-bettwanzen-dna-nachgewiesen-wird\">What does a negative PCR test for bedbugs mean?<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                <li>\n                                    <a href=\"#was-wenn-der-test-bettwanzen-nachweist\">What happens if the PCR test for bedbugs is positive?<\/a>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <div id=\"wie-fuehlen-sich-bettwanzenbisse-an\" class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\">\n            <div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\">\n                <div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\">\n                    <div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\">\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"h2\">\n                            <h2 class=\"wis-cnt-ce\">How can I recognize bedbug bites?<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-row wis-cnt-row-pad-bttm-m\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"text-block\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce\"><p>Bed bug bites cause red pustules or blisters, often up to three next to each other. The skin reaction can also take up to a week to appear and cannot be diagnosed with certainty by dermatologists. Therefore, accommodation providers often do not receive any information about it.<\/p><p>In some cases, blood stains appear on clothing or bed linen after a bloodsucking process.<\/p><p>A bedbug bite can also transmit diseases such as Lyme disease.<\/p><p>A bed bug infestation is perceived as disgusting and unhygienic.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"wann-bemerkt-man-einen-befall-im-eigenen-haushalt\" class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\">\n            <div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\">\n                <div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\">\n                    <div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\">\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"h2\">\n                            <h2 class=\"wis-cnt-ce\">When do you notice an infestation in your own household?<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"text-block\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce\"><p>The characteristic bite marks are usually noticeable. The remains can be recognized as brown-red stains on walls and mattress edges. It can be difficult to detect a bed bug infestation in rooms, especially in the case of light infestations, as the hiding places of the animals are often difficult to identify. If an infestation is suspected, it is advisable to carry out a PCR test. It is best to check the suitcase and the bedrooms.<\/p><p>Only a clear diagnosis enables efficient control.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"was-kann-der-bettwanzen-pcr-test-im-vergleich-zum-antigen-test\" class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\">\n            <div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\">\n                <div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\">\n                    <div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\">\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"h2\">\n                            <h2 class=\"wis-cnt-ce\">What can the bedbug PCR test do compared to the antigen test?<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-row wis-cnt-row-pad-bttm-m\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-bttm-m\" data-conedi-key=\"text-block\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce\"><p>There are (as of 2024) no standardized or widely approved rapid antigen tests for bed bugs, as these do not provide reliable results<\/p><p>What is currently marketed as a \u201crapid bed bug test\u201d or \u201cantigen test\u201d are chemical detection tests that react to bed bug traces such as certain proteins (similar to immunological tests). However, these are not specific. They also react to other insect species such as mites or carpet beetles.<\/p><p>Advantages of the PCR test:<\/p><p>\u2705 Sensitivity<\/p><p>PCR can detect minute amounts of bed bug DNA &#8211; even with very low levels of infestation. Our dilution series prove that only a few DNA molecules in the suction dust are sufficient for detection.<br>Antigen-based tests usually require more biological material.<\/p><p>\u2705 Specificity<\/p><p>PCR tests are highly specific as they target unique DNA sequences of the bed bug.<br>Antigen tests can sometimes react non-specifically (other arthropod proteins or similar).<\/p><p>\u2705 Form of detection<\/p><p>PCR can also detect dead bedbugs or traces (DNA remains stable for a while).<br>Antigen tests usually require fresh proteins (degradation reduces detectability).<\/p><p>\u2705&nbsp;Standardizability<\/p><p>PCR is an established molecular method with defined protocols and controls.<br>Antigen detection is not yet standardized (many tests are still experimental and non-specific).<\/p><p><br>\u2705 Application to different sample types<\/p><p>PCR works on dust, air filter samples, fabric samples, etc.<br>Antigen tests usually require direct contact with feces\/skins.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"warum-ist-bereits-eine-fruehzeitige-untersuchung-bei-einem-verdacht-sinnvoll\" class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\">\n            <div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\">\n                <div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\">\n                    <div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\">\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"h2\">\n                            <h2 class=\"wis-cnt-ce\">Why is early detection of suspected cases essential?<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"text-block\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce\"><p>Bed bugs are among the longest-lived insects. Adults can reach an age of up to nineteen months. They feed exclusively on blood and require a meal from a host in order to develop and reproduce between instars (life stages).<\/p><p>Bed bugs can starve for months, so rooms that are unoccupied for long periods of time may well still be infested with bugs.<\/p><p>After a bite, the female withdraws for egg maturation. In a warm room, a single female can be expected to lay 15 &#8211; 25 eggs per week and up to 500 eggs in her lifetime as long as she has constant access to food and is regularly mated.<\/p><p>If an infestation is overlooked, a large number of animals can develop within a very short time, spreading rapidly and infesting other rooms.<\/p><p>Early detection allows a rapid response and treatment of the rooms and prevents the massive consequential damage that can result.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"was-ist-eine-bettwanze-und-wo-kommt-sie-vor\" class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\">\n            <div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\">\n                <div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\">\n                    <div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\">\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"h2\">\n                            <h2 class=\"wis-cnt-ce\">What is a bed bug and where is it found?<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"text-block\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce\"><p>Bettwanzen sind blutsaugende Insekten. Ihre Hauptwirte sind Menschen, aber auch Haustiere. Sie sind se<\/p><p>Bedbugs are blood-sucking insects. Their main hosts are humans, but also pets. They are very hardy and can live for months without food. They are reddish-brown in color and approx. 4-8 mm in size. Before each moult, the animals have to suck blood, for which they leave their hiding place. They exude a bitter almond-like, often unpleasant odor.<\/p><p>After the blood meal, bedbugs hide in cracks, behind moldings or picture frames. There you can often see brownish-red deposits of their remains.<\/p><p>hr widerstandsf\u00e4hig und k\u00f6nnen monatelang ohne Nahrung leben. Sie sind rotbraun gef\u00e4rbt und ca. 4-8 mm gro\u00df. Vor jeder H\u00e4utung m\u00fcssen die Tiere Blut saugen, wozu sie ihr Versteck verlassen. Sie verstr\u00f6men einen bittermandelartigen, oft unangenehmen Geruch.<\/p><p>Nach der Blutmahlzeit verkriechen sich Bettwanzen in Ritzen, hinter Leisten oder Bilderrahmen. Dort sind oft br\u00e4unlichrote Ablagerungen ihrer Hinterlassenschaften festzustellen.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"wie-erkennt-man-bettwanzen\" class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\">\n            <div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\">\n                <div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\">\n                    <div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\">\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"h2\">\n                            <h2 class=\"wis-cnt-ce\">How do you recognize bed bugs?<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"text-block\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce\"><p>The diagnosis of \u201cbedbug infestation\u201d is usually based on suspicion after a bite, without clear evidence of the presence of the animals. If this is accompanied by recourse claims, this leads to avoidable costs as well as in the case of unnecessary control measures. Until now, time-consuming investigations were necessary (extensive room inspections, spraying) to determine the cause of the infestation.<\/p><p>On the other hand, if an infestation is detected too late, the animals can spread across several rooms on a floor and beyond. This leads to an enormous financial outlay for the remediation measures and possible reputational damage as well as recourse claims.<\/p><p>Detecting a bed bug infestation can be difficult, especially in the case of light infestations, if the hiding places of the animals cannot be clearly identified. If a bed bug infestation is suspected, it is advisable to call in a professional pest controller. Only a clear diagnosis will enable successful control.<\/p><p>The bed bug PCR test provides clarity! Take the opportunity to detect bed bugs discreetly, cost-effectively and at an early stage.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"wie-stellt-man-eine-diagnose-von-bettwanzen\" class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\">\n            <div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\">\n                <div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\">\n                    <div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\">\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"h2\">\n                            <h2 class=\"wis-cnt-ce\">How do you diagnose a bed bug infestation?<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"text-block\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce\"><p>Until now, sniffer dogs, antigen tests and visual inspections have been used to identify an infestation.<\/p><p>Early detection is hardly possible through inspection alone.<\/p><p>Sniffer dogs are not always available, are expensive to use and, like humans, are not infallible.<\/p><p>Antigen tests are non-specific, as they also react to other animals such as house dust mites or carpet beetles &#8211; the result remains uncertain.<\/p><p>The PCR test is easy to store, can be used at any time and provides a reliable result.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"wie-verbreiten-sich-bettwanzen\" class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\">\n            <div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\">\n                <div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\">\n                    <div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\">\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"h2\">\n                            <h2 class=\"wis-cnt-ce\">How do bedbugs spread?<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"text-block\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce\"><p>They can be found in second-hand items such as furniture. In accommodation, they hide behind moldings, picture frames, cupboards and cracks. They are usually brought home with the luggage of hotel guests.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"wie-funktioniert-der-bettwanzen-dna-test\" class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\">\n            <div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\">\n                <div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\">\n                    <div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\">\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"h2\">\n                            <h2 class=\"wis-cnt-ce\">How does the bedbug DNA test work?<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"text-block\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce\"><p>The test is based on the analysis of DNA traces from the material you collect. To do this, vacuum your upholstery or mattress and simply take a sample from the vacuum cleaner bag, send it back to us and we will carry out the DNA analysis. DNA analysis also allows us to determine the type of bedbug (common bedbug, tropical bedbug, bat bug). Detailed sampling instructions are included in the sample kit. Finally, you will receive a report on the results of the analysis.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"wie-genau-ist-der-dna-test\" class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\">\n            <div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\">\n                <div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\">\n                    <div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\">\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"h2\">\n                            <h2 class=\"wis-cnt-ce\">How reliable is the PCR test for bedbugs?<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"text-block\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce\"><p>Our test is based on a high-precision DNA analysis that determines with 99.99% accuracy whether bedbugs are present or not. For the analysis, DNA traces of bed bugs are checked from the dust sample. These can be extracted from dead bed bugs, eggs, remains of moulting and traces of droppings.<\/p><p>Even small amounts of DNA are sufficient for our highly sensitive PCR test. These are then analyzed in our laboratory. The DNA of the bedbugs, if present, is extracted from the sample, amplified and assigned to the corresponding species.<\/p><p>There are no false positives due to other insects such as mites or carpet beetles.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"wie-lange-dauert-es-bis-ich-die-ergebnisse-erhalte\" class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\">\n            <div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\">\n                <div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\">\n                    <div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\">\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"h2\">\n                            <h2 class=\"wis-cnt-ce\">Result: How long does it take until I receive the result?<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"text-block\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce\"><p>F\u00fcr den Bettwanzen-PCR-Test ben\u00f6tigen wir in der Regel eine Woche ab Probeneingang.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"kann-der-test-auch-andere-insekten-nachweisen\" class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\">\n            <div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\">\n                <div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\">\n                    <div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\">\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"h2\">\n                            <h2 class=\"wis-cnt-ce\">Does the PCR test work for all bedbug species?<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"text-block\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce\"><p>The PCR test is specially designed for bedbug DNA. In the event of an infestation, we can detect the different types of bedbugs, such as the common bedbug, bat bug or tropical bedbug.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"gibt-es-unterschiedliche-arten-und-koennen-diese-mit-dem-test-nachgewiesen-werde\" class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\">\n            <div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\">\n                <div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\">\n                    <div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\">\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"h2\">\n                            <h2 class=\"wis-cnt-ce\">Are there different types of bedbugs?<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"text-block\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce\"><p>Yes, there are different types of bed bugs. These can be easily detected with our test. The most common bugs indoors are the tropical bed bug, the common bed bug and the bat bug.<\/p><p>The common bed bug often finds its way indoors through luggage, clothing or used furniture.<\/p><p>The tropical bed bug is often spread by travelers.<\/p><p>The bat bug usually originates from bats in attics or walls and then migrates into living spaces or interiors.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"was-passiert-wenn-keine-bettwanzen-dna-nachgewiesen-wird\" class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\">\n            <div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\">\n                <div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\">\n                    <div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\">\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"h2\">\n                            <h2 class=\"wis-cnt-ce\">What does a negative PCR test for bedbugs mean?<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"text-block\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce\"><p>If no bed bug DNA is detected, this is an indication that no bed bugs have been present in the area\/room tested There is no evidence of an actual infestation.<\/p><p>The result refers to the last sample taken. If there is still a suspicion, a new analysis is required to provide final clarity.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"was-wenn-der-test-bettwanzen-nachweist\" class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\">\n            <div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\">\n                <div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\">\n                    <div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\">\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"h2\">\n                            <h2 class=\"wis-cnt-ce\">What happens if the PCR test for bedbugs is positive?<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-row\" data-conedi-key=\"row-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-row-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col wis-cnt-col-100\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-col-innr\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-txt\" data-conedi-key=\"text-block\"><div class=\"wis-cnt-ce\"><p>Once the test is positive, it is clear that bed bugs are present in the vacuumed area.<\/p><p>As a measure, it is advisable to carry out a thorough inspection of the entire affected area to determine the exact extent of the infestation. Particular attention should be paid to cracks, crevices, mattresses and slats as well as picture frames, as bed bugs are often difficult to find.<\/p><p>In the event of an infestation, professional pest control is advisable. Once the control measures have been taken, continuous monitoring is recommended to ensure that the infestation is completely eliminated. Our bedbug PCR test is the ideal solution for this.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"wis-cnt-ce-ctr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-plchr wis-cnt-ce-ctr-pad-tp-m\" data-conedi-key=\"placeholder\"><\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2070,"parent":2156,"menu_order":30,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2159","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sinsoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2159","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sinsoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sinsoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sinsoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sinsoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2159"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/sinsoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2159\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3189,"href":"https:\/\/sinsoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2159\/revisions\/3189"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sinsoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2156"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sinsoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2070"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sinsoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2159"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}