VIASURE BK virus q Real Time PCR Detection Kit is a non-automatised real-time qPCR test designed for the specific detection and quantification of BK virus viral load in human EDTA-plasma samples.

After DNA isolation, the identification of BK virus is performed by the amplification of a conserved region of the vp1 gene, using specific primers and fluorescent-labelled probes.

This test is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of BK virus infection and treatment management in combination with clinical and epidemiological risk factors. DNA is extracted from human specimens, amplified using real-time PCR and detected using fluorescent reporter dye probes specific to BK virus.

In addition, this kit contains 5 lyophilised vials with different standardized concentrations of BKV specific DNA for the quantification of BKV DNA in clinical samples, ensuring accurate quantification of viral load in copies/mL or IU/mL using a conversion factor.