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ImmunoStrip® for Melon severe mosaic virus (MeSMV)

Tech Note: Product Improvement

The Melon severe mosaic virus (MeSMV) ImmunoStrip® is used to detect the presence of MeSMV in cucurbit crops. MeSMV is a member of the Orthotospovirus genus known for their enveloped, spherical-shaped virus particles. ImmunoStrips® are the perfect screening tool for use in the field, greenhouse, and the lab.

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Included in ISK Kit:

Included in STX Item:

Required but Not Included:

  • Scissors
  • Extraction tool
  • Letter holder or other device to hold sample extraction bags upright

For a full list of included items, including sizes, please see the Content List.

Validation Report Summary

Test Format: ImmunoStrip® Lateral Flow Device (LFD)
Capture Reagent: Polyclonal
Detection Reagent: Polyclonal

Full Validation Report


Analytical Sensitivity
Analytical Sensitivity: The assay is 75% sensitive between 25 fg/µL and 100 fg/µL. (n=16)
Limit of detection: The assay has a 100% detection rate at 100 fg/µL with purified virus. (n=10)
The assay has a 50% detection rate at 25 fg/µL with purified virus. (n=6)

Isolate Names / Geographic Strain Locations
This assay was designed to detect all strains and isolates of MeSMV. Forty-nine distinct samples of MeSMV have been experimentally proven to be detected.

Cross-reactions
Virus Name Species Name
None Known

For a list of validated hosts, please see the Full Validation Report.