BK Virus

Cat no. YSL-qP-EC-BKV-100

Human, qPCR, SinglePlex

A complete qPCR kit for the detection of BK Virus

BK virus is a common human virus that can cause severe complications, especially in immunocompromised individuals such as transplant recipients. Symptoms may include hemorrhagic cystitis, nephropathy, and ureteric obstruction. It is crucial to detect BK virus early in clinical settings to prevent serious outcomes in the human health sector.

YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect BK virus allows for sensitive and specific detection of the virus, enabling prompt treatment and monitoring of transplant patients. Early detection can lead to better patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs associated with managing complications arising from BK virus infection in the clinical sector.

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Contents

• Target Specific primer/probe
  
• Endogenous control primer/probe
  
• qPCR OneStep MasterMix
  
• Positive control template
  
• DNase/RNase free water
  
• Template resuspension buffer
  
• ROX passive reference

Technical specification
Target Gene(s):VP1 gene
Efficiency: 90-110%
Sensitivity: <100 copy detection
Run Time: Approx 1hr30 (dependent on instrumentation)
Target Pathogen: FAM labelled
Endogenous Control: VIC/HEX labelled

Pseudonyms
Polyomavirus BK; BKV; BK virus; BK nephropathy; Polyomavirus-associated nephropathy; Polyomavirus-induced nephropathy; Haufen kidney disease; Kims Pneumonia; Polyomavirus-associated interstitial nephritis; Pyelopathy; Polyomavirus-associated cystitis; Polyomavirus allograft nephropathy; BK polyomavirus infection; Polyomavirus-associated hemorrhagic cystitis; BKV interstitial nephritis; Polyomavirus-associated ureteral stenosis; BK virus infection; Polyomavirus-associated interstitial pneumonia; Haufen virus; Pyelonephritis virus; Polyomavirus nephritis