OLIGONUCLEOTIDE PROBE FOR THE DETECTION OF ADENOVIRUS

摘要

The present invention relates to an oligonucleotide probe for the detection of adenoviral nucleic acid in a biological sample. In a further aspect, the invention relates to a method for the detection of an adenoviral nucleic acid in a biological sample. The invention also provides oligonucleotide primers for amplifying adenoviral nucleic acid. Kits comprising probes and/or primers of the invention are also provided. Finally, the invention also relates to the use of the oligonucleotide primers and/or probes for detecting adenoviral nucleic acid.