Vircell Amplirun

BK virus (PCR Control)

Virology

Purified DNA of BK virus to be used to control in vitro diagnosis techniques based on nucleic acid amplification.

Specifications

Product BK virus (PCR Control)
Product code MBC051
Manufacturer Vircell Microbiologists (Spain)
Technique Amplirun DNA Control
Quantity ± 12.500 copies per µl, once reconstituted in 100 µl sterile bidistilled water

Description

BK virus is a non-enveloped, icosahedral, double stranded DNA polyomavirus with a diameter of 40 nm. After an asymptomatic primary infection, the virus remains latent in various tissues. It may cause nephropathy and other complications in transplant recipients.