Monkeypox virus is an enveloped double-stranded DNA virus that belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus of the Poxviridae family. It can be transmitted through contact with bodily fluids, lesions on the skin, or internal mucosal surfaces. There are two distinct genetic clades of the monkeypox virus: the central African (Congo Basin) clade and the west African clade. The Congo Basin clade has historically caused more severe disease and was thought to be more transmissible.

The Bioperfectus Monkeypox Virus Genotyping Real Time PCR Kit is an in vitro diagnostic test, based on real-time PCR technology, for the detection and identification of DNA from the West African clade and the Congo Basin (Central African) clade of Monkeypox virus. Specific primers and probes are designed based on G2R_WA gene areas of the West African clade and C3L gene areas of the Congo Basin (Central African) clade of Monkeypox virus.

In addition, the kit also contains a housekeeping gene (RNase P) as an internal control (IC) for specimen sampling and nucleic acid extraction. Specimens can be obtained from the human tonsillar swab, nasopharyngeal swab, serum, whole blood, lesion exudate and scab.

• Approved: CE marked
• Genotype: the central African (Congo Basin) clade and the west African clade
• Efficient: 62 min for 96 samples
• Shelf life: 12 months
• Internal control ensures the whole process reliably

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