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12
May
Tools and reagents to help your lab set up Hantavirus detection — from sample to result.
Who We Are
Biofargo is a distributor based in Richmond, Virginia. We work with public health labs, reference centers, and research institutions. We understand what you're facing: tight budgets, urgent timelines, and the need for reliable equipment when outbreaks happen.
We source core extraction kits, automation equipment, qRT-PCR reagents, and consumables from trusted global manufacturers. We keep them in Virginia. When you call, we talk through your workflow with you — not an automated system. Our job is to support public health labs doing the real work.
What We Provide
This toolkit covers the main reagents and consumables for Hantavirus detection across five categories:
① Extraction Reagents
TIANamp Virus RNA Kit (spin-column) | Mag Beads Viral RNA Kit (magnetic bead) | Centrifuge tubes | Filter-tip pipettes
② Biosafety & Lab Equipment
Class II A2 Biosafety Cabinet (NSF-49) | TGUIDE S16 automated extractor | EosBot® P96 liquid handling workstation | Desktop centrifuges
③ RUO qRT-PCR Detection Kits & Reagents
Hantavirus (HV) Probe qRT-PCR Kit (RUO) | Andes Virus (ANDV) Probe qRT-PCR Kit (RUO) | TOYOBO THUNDERBIRD Probe One-Step qRT-PCR Kit | ReverTra Ace qPCR RT Master Mix
④ PCR Consumables
qPCR tubes | 8-tube strips | 96-well optical qPCR plates | Deep-well plates | Optical sealing films | Sealing caps
⑤ Sample Storage
–86°C Medical Freezer (20L portable) | Cryo-vials (0.5–2.0 mL) | Sample tracking labels
Based in Richmond, Virginia
We keep core extraction kits and consumables in stock. Want to verify? Call us directly and ask what we have in Richmond right now.
Phone: 804-529-2296
Email: contact@biofargo.com
Background: Hantavirus and Emerging Threats
What is Hantavirus?
Hantaviruses are negative-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses in the family Bunyaviridae, genus Hantavirus. They are zoonotic pathogens primarily transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodent excreta (urine, feces, saliva). Hantavirus infection can cause two severe clinical syndromes:
1. Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS)
Primarily associated with Old World Hantavirus species (Hantaan, Seoul, Dobrava). Geographic distribution: Europe, Asia, parts of Russia. Case fatality rate: 1–15% depending on species and access to supportive care.
2. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS)
Caused by New World species, most notably Andes virus (ANDV). Geographic distribution: South America (primarily Argentina, Chile). Case fatality rate: 35–50%, with rapid progression to respiratory failure.
Andes Virus (ANDV): The Outbreak Strain
ANDV is notable for human-to-human transmission capability — the only known Hantavirus species with documented person-to-person spread. This characteristic makes ANDV a particular concern for outbreak escalation in healthcare and enclosed settings (cruise ships, dormitories, hospitals).
A cluster of ANDV cases aboard a transatlantic cruise ship (2023–2024) generated international public health attention, demonstrating the potential for rapid transmission in high-density environments. Mortality rate in the cruise ship cluster exceeded 50%, underscoring the clinical severity.
Hantavirus Species Reference
| Species | Geographic Distribution | Primary Syndrome | CFR | Human-to-Human |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hantaan | East Asia (Korea, China, Russia) | HFRS | 5–15% | No |
| Seoul | Worldwide (urban rats) | HFRS (mild) | 1–2% | No |
| Dobrava | Balkans, Central Europe | HFRS | 5–15% | No |
| Sin Nombre | North & Central America | HPS | 38–50% | No |
| Andes (ANDV) | South America (Argentina, Chile) | HPS | 35–50% | Yes |
RNA Detection: Your Assay Approach
After extraction, you have purified Hantavirus RNA. Biofargo supports your lab's assay development approach with reagents and reference materials:
Option 1: Use Biofargo RUO Probe Kits
Biofargo supplies Hantavirus (HV) Probe qRT-PCR Kit and Andes Virus (ANDV) Probe qRT-PCR Kit as research reagents. Your lab independently develops and validates assays using these components according to your protocols and specifications.
Option 2: Design Your Own Assay
Design or source your own primers and probes targeting Hantavirus genomic regions. Use Biofargo-supplied master mixes and reference materials to support your assay development.
Option 3: Third-Party or Published Methods
Implement published Hantavirus methods from literature. Biofargo provides the extraction reagents and consumables to support your workflow.
Biofargo RUO Probe qRT-PCR Kits
Hantavirus (HV) Probe qRT-PCR Kit
Hantavirus detection targeting conserved genomic sequences. Detects multiple species (North American, South American, Asian strains). Starter reagent for assay development. You validate independently.
Andes Virus (ANDV) Probe qRT-PCR Kit
ANDV detection. For confirmation and identification in research/surveillance workflows. Starter reagent for assay development. You validate independently.
Biofargo's role:
Supply consistent, high-quality RUO probe kits and reference materials. Labs determine assay performance and reporting protocols.
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Biofargo, Inc.
1716 E. Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23228
Phone: 804-529-2296
Email: contact@biofargo.com
Hantavirus Detection Toolkit | Research Use Only | 2026
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