New viruses can emerge at any time, and as recent outbreaks have demonstrated they can present challenges for diagnostic professionals. From SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Hantavirus: Nipah, Zika, Marburg to the Mpox (Monkeypox) virus, labs need to be situation-ready. Here, rapidmicrobiology.com showcases some currently available options for assay developers and diagnostic teams to help detect these 'novel' viruses.

Accurate diagnostics start from reliable sample collection, Puritan offers a range of dry swabs suited to the swabbing of Mpox lesions, together with optional viral transport media. Medical Wire's SIGMA-VIROCULT^®  is designed for optimum recovery and transportation of viruses for either molecular diagnostics or culture techniques. Now with a shelf-life of 24 months from the date of manufacture, you can hold stock without the worry of out-of-date products.

A PCR Biosystems application note details how to use a multiplex probe-based qPCR assay, using Clara™ Probe Mix, with a standard and fast cycling program set up to detect the Monkeypox (MPXV) virus and identify the viral strain.

BioPerfectus' Marburg Virus Real-Time PCR Kit can be used in laboratory settings to quickly and accurately detect RNA from the Marburg virus. Plus, discover in our rapidmicrobiology podcast how Bioperfectus can so quickly bring molecular diagnostics to market in response to outbreaks.

Need to ensure your assay kit is performing correctly in your laboratory? ZeptoMetrix^® NATtrol™ molecular controls are ready-to-use, non-infectious whole organisms suitable for assay kits developers and routine testing labs - ideal for checking that your extraction and amplification procedures are correctly executed. Microbiologics is a leader in high-titer viral stock production, supporting the development and validation of vaccines, therapies, and assays for Mpox and other emerging viruses. Plus they offer custom assay services for a wide range of viruses within certified BSL-2 and BSL-3 biocontainment laboratories.

Assay Developers can find useful resources by visiting our recent special focus on Diagnostic Assay Development – Materials, Reagents And CDMO

Use the rapidmicrobiology buyers guide to find list of suppliers of Mpox kits and reagents

Be Prepared for Mpox with Puritan^® Specimen Collection Supplies

Puritan offers a comprehensive line of sterile specimen collection and transport products, cutting-edge solutions that guarantee every sample collected is of the highest possible quality, and securely preserved from the point of collection to the laboratory.
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MWE Product Update: Σ-VIROCULT^®

Σ-VIROCULT^® virus transport media is used for optimum recovery and transportation of viruses within molecular diagnostics and culture techniques. Now has an extended shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture allowing you to hold stock in preparation for any spike in testing.
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ZeptoMetrix Mpox Controls for QC, Research, and Assay Development

ZeptoMetrix NATtrol full-process molecular controls allow labs to monitor their assay's extraction, amplification and detection steps. They facilitate the confident monitoring of operator and lot-to-lot consistency of test kits and assay reagents.
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Viral Stock Production and Testing Services for Mpox

Microbiologics offers high-titer viral stock and custom testing services for a broad portfolio of BSL-2 and BSL-3 viruses, including Mpox.
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A Test Panel for Rapid Mpox Detection Using Multiplex Probe-Based qPCR

Download the application note on how to use a multiplex probe-based qPCR assay with standard and fast cycling program setup to detect Mpox (MPXV) virus and identify the viral strain. It is designed to support efforts in diagnosing this illness and as a guide to setup multiplex test assays.
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Fighting Epidemics with Molecular Diagnostics, From H7N9 to Monkeypox - Podcast

Bioperfectus, based in Shanghai, China, is a leading molecular diagnostic firm and have been the first company to release RT-PCR kits to fight infectious disease outbreaks, and in this podcast episode we find out how they make that possible. 
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How Do You Evaluate and Monitor the Performance of Antigen-based Assays?

ZeptoMetrix^® PROtrol™ is a new line of products designed for antigen-based diagnostic methods for infectious diseases, including lateral flow immunoassays.
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Fapon Biotech Delivers Antigen Diagnostic Solutions to Help Control Mpox Outbreak in Africa

Sino Biological Monkeypox Virus mAb Pairs for Lateral Flow Assay (LFA)

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Accelerate Mpox Research With Sino Biological MPXV Proteins and Antibodies

Sino Biological is at the forefront of accelerating Mpox research, offering a comprehensive portfolio of MPXV proteins and antibodies: various recombinant MPXV proteins with different tags, over 30 antibodies targeting various MPXV antigens, validated for applications such as LFA, ELISA, and WB assays.
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GPS™ MPXV dtec-qPCR Assay Detects Clade I and Clade II Variants of Mpox Virus

Genetic PCR Solutions™ laboratories confirmed the validity of their GPS™ MPXV dtec-qPCR assay for detecting both clade I and clade II Mpox virus variants.
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