HiMedia develops Monkeypox RT PCR and viral DNA/RNA extraction kits

India-based HiMedia Laboratories is geared up to face a possible outbreak of monkeypox virus with extraction and RT PCR detection kits. Running ahead of time, HiGenoMB, the molecular biology section of HiMedia Labs is prepared for what can become the next pandemic – Monkeypox. It is amongst the first few Indian multinationals to come up with the viral DNA extraction and monkeypox RT PCR kits for detection of the virus. Swab samples from suspected individuals can be processed using HiPurA Viral DNA/ RNA purification kit (MB582) that is based on the silica column format and aids in quick and simultaneous extraction of the viral DNA and RNA from the sample. Subsequent detection by Hi-PCR Monkeypox Virus Multiplex Probe PCR kit (MBPCR269), a Taq Man based Probe PCR kit, can accurately detect the virus with utmost sensitivity and specificity; even 3.31 copies/ l of the viral gene. These kits are available for research use right now.