Research and analysis

Monkeypox: UKHSA laboratory assessments of inactivation methods

UKHSA has undertaken assessments of inactivation methods against monkeypox virus with further evaluations ongoing.

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UK Health Security Agency
Published
22 August 2022
Last updated
1 November 2022 — See all updates

Documents

Monkeypox virus inactivation testing report: NeuMoDx Vantage Viral Lysis Buffer

Ref: GOV-13490

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Monkeypox virus inactivation testing report: Xpert CT/NG Swab Transport Reagent

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Monkeypox virus inactivation testing report: DNA/RNA Shield Buffer (SafeCollect Swab Tube)

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Monkeypox virus inactivation testing report: Buffer ATL

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Monkeypox virus inactivation testing report: NeuMoDx Viral Lysis Buffer

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Monkeypox virus inactivation testing report: Cobas PCR Media

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Monkeypox virus inactivation testing report: PrimeStore Molecular Transport Medium

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Monkeypox virus inactivation testing report: Buffer AVL

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Monkeypox virus inactivation testing report: 70% Ethanol

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Monkeypox virus inactivation testing report: InhibiSURE Viral Inactivation Medium

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Monkeypox virus inactivation testing report: L6 Buffer

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Monkeypox virus inactivation testing report: Nuclisens Lysis Buffer

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Monkeypox virus inactivation testing report: MagBead Viral RNA Lysis Buffer

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Monkeypox virus inactivation testing report: Panther Fusion Specimen Lysis Tubes

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Monkeypox virus inactivation testing report: Molecular Sample Solution (MSS)

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Details

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has undertaken laboratory assessments of inactivation methods against the monkeypox virus to support the safe handling and processing of monkeypox samples.

The assessment of each inactivation method is summarised in an individual report.

Assessments are ongoing and will be published on this page as they are completed.

Published 22 August 2022
Last updated 1 November 2022 + show all updates

  1. Added 5 testing reports.

  2. First published.

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