Results for tag: "Monkeypox Test"

Monkeypox is a rare viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus. It is similar to smallpox, but is usually less severe. Infectious disease testing for monkeypox is used to diagnose the infection and to monitor the effectiveness of treatment. Tests used to diagnose monkeypox include PCR, ELISA, and virus isolation. PCR is the most commonly used test, as it is the most sensitive and specific. ELISA is used to detect antibodies to the virus, while virus isolation is used to detect the virus itself. Infectious disease testing for monkeypox is a small but growing market. Companies in this market include Cepheid, Bio-Rad, and Luminex. Cepheid offers a PCR-based test for the detection of monkeypox virus, while Bio-Rad offers ELISA-based tests. Luminex offers a multiplex PCR-based test for the detection of multiple viruses, including monkeypox. Show Less Read more