Molecular Diagnostics

Piscine Myocarditis Virus (PMCV), Lyophilized RT-qPCR

Overview

Piscine Myocarditis Virus (PMCV) is the causative agent of Cardiomyopathy Syndrome (CMS) in farmed Atlantic salmon, especially in the marine grow-out phase. PMCV is a double-stranded RNA virus (provisionally of the Totiviridae family) that causes severe inflammation and necrosis of the heart muscle (ventricle) leading to ascites (fluid accumulation), sudden mortality, or chronic loss of condition. CMS often appears late in the production cycle (typically second year at sea) and presents a major economic challenge due to large fish biomass and limited effective treatments.

The Piscine Myocarditis Virus (PMCV) Probe-based RT-qPCR Kit (Lyophilized) is a ready-to-use, freeze-dried reagent system for the rapid and sensitive detection of PMCV RNA in biological samples.
This assay utilizes a probe-based real-time RT-qPCR approach to ensure high specificity and accurate quantification of viral load, supporting reliable diagnostics and research in fish health and aquaculture disease monitoring.

Each lyophilized reaction bead is pre-formulated with all essential components — reverse transcriptase, DNA polymerase, dNTPs, optimized buffer, and fluorescent probe mix — ensuring consistent performance and eliminating the need for cold-chain logistics.

Key Features

• Specific and Sensitive: Designed for accurate detection of PMCV RNA using TaqMan-style probe chemistry.
• Lyophilized & Ready-to-Use: Each reaction bead contains all reagents; simply add nuclease-free water and RNA template.
• Room-Temperature Stable: Maintain stability for up to 12 months without refrigeration.
• Fast and Reliable: Compatible with standard real-time PCR instruments for efficient workflows.
• Convenient Format: Ideal for field testing, laboratories with limited cold storage, and routine surveillance programs.

Applications

• Detection and quantification of PMCV in fish tissue, cell culture, or environmental samples
• Aquaculture health monitoring and outbreak investigation (e.g., Cardiomyopathy Syndrome (CMS))
• Research use in virology, epidemiology, and vaccine development

Specifications

Parameter	Description
Detection method	Probe-based real-time RT-qPCR
Target	Piscine Myocarditis Virus (PMCV) RNA
Format	Lyophilized (single-reaction beads)
Storage temperature	Room temperature
Shelf life	12 months
Intended use	For research use only

Package Contents

• Lyophilized RT-qPCR reaction beads (pre-aliquoted)
• Nuclease-free rehydration buffer (optional)
• Product manual with detailed instructions

Instructions for Use

1. Rehydrate one lyophilized bead with the recommended volume of nuclease-free water.
2. Add RNA template (extracted from sample).
3. Run on a compatible real-time PCR instrument using the supplied cycling conditions.
4. Analyze amplification curves for quantification and interpretation.

Ordering Information

Product	Cat. No.
PMCV RT-qPCR Kit (Lyophilized)	PMCV-LYO-01

Note: For research use only. Not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic applications.