VIASURE Leishmania Real Time PCR Detection Kit is a real-time PCR test designed for the qualitative detection of DNA from species of Leishmania in skin biopsy, blood and bone-marrow aspirate samples from individuals suspected of Leishmania spp. infection (or leishmaniasis) by their healthcare professional (HCP).

This test is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in combination with clinical and epidemiological risk factors.

DNA is extracted from clinical specimens, amplified using qPCR and detected using fluorescent reporter dye probes specific for Leishmania species.