BioStone Animal Health Launches AsurDx™ Hantavirus (HTNV) Real-Time RT-PCR Detection Kit
Dallas – Forth Worth, TX — May 21, 2026 — BioStone Animal Health LLC proudly announces the launch of the AsurDx™ Hantavirus (HTNV) Real-Time RT-PCR Detection Kit (HTNV 2050-RT), a highly sensitive molecular diagnostic assay designed for the rapid detection of Hantavirus RNA in clinical and research samples.
The AsurDx™ Hantavirus PCR kit utilizes advanced one-step fluorescent real-time RT-PCR technology for the qualitative detection of Hantavirus nucleic acid. The assay is designed to support veterinary, public health, and research laboratories requiring reliable molecular detection of hantavirus infections.
Hantaviruses are enveloped negative-sense RNA viruses belonging to the Bunyaviridae family and are associated with severe human and animal diseases, including hemorrhagic fever syndromes and respiratory illnesses. Rapid and accurate detection is critical for disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and laboratory diagnosis.
Key Features of the AsurDx™ Hantavirus RT-PCR Kit
- Highly sensitive real-time RT-PCR detection technology
- Specific fluorescent probe-based assay targeting Hantavirus RNA
- One-step RT-PCR workflow for simplified operation
- Compatible with major real-time PCR platforms including ABI 7500, Bio-Rad, Agilent MX3000P/3005P, Roche LightCycler, and Eppendorf systems
- Designed for testing tissue, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, and fecal samples
- Detection limit of ≤1000 copies/mL with excellent analytical specificity and reproducibility
- Research and diagnostic laboratory applications
The kit includes optimized reaction reagents, enzyme solution, positive control, and negative control for streamlined testing workflows.
About BioStone Animal Health
BioStone Animal Health LLC is a U.S.-based biotechnology company that provides innovative solutions for animal health. BioStone Animal Health works together with our worldwide partners to offer a portfolio of animal disease diagnostic products including molecular detection technologies, ELISA assays, PCR reagents, vaccines, and animal health biologics. BioStone develops innovative solutions for livestock, poultry, companion animal, and zoonotic disease diagnostics worldwide.