Universal Mycoplasma Detection Kit

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The Universal Mycoplasma Detection Kit offers a quick and sensitive PCR-based test to detect mycoplasma contaminants in cell culture. All components required for the PCR reaction are provided and have been optimized for amplification. High specificity is obtained through the utilization of a proprietary mix of buffers, dNTPs and thermostable polymerase, combined with universal primers that are specific to the 16S rRNA coding region in the mycoplasma genome. DNA originating from other sources, such as tissue samples or other bacteria, are not amplified. A touchdown PCR regimen increases sensitivity of the assay, along with enhancing specificity.

The kit detects over 120 species of Mycoplasma, Acholeplasma, Spiroplasma and Ureaplasma including the eight species most likely to afflict cell cultures: M. arginini, M. fermentans, M. hominis, M.hyorhinis, M. orale, M. pirum, M. salivarium, and A. laidlawii. Samples that are positive for mycoplasma are easily recognized by a distinct PCR product ranging in size from 434 to 468 bp on an agarose gel.

To access the detailed instruction sheet for this kit, click on the Protocol icon in the Documentation section of the product page.

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Product category: Reagents
Applications: Mycoplasma testing

Quality control

Cell growth and viability
Product format: Frozen
Shipping information: 40 assays
Storage conditions: -20°C or colder

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Documentation

Product sheet

Protocol

Characterization data

BSL 1

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General

Specific applications

The kit detects over 120 species of Mycoplasma, Acholeplasma, Spiroplasma and Ureaplasma including the eight species most likely to afflict cell cultures: M. arginini, M. fermentans, M. hominis, M.hyorhinis, M. orale, M. pirum, M. salivarium, and A. laidlawii. Samples that are positive for mycoplasma are easily recognized by a distinct PCR product ranging in size from 434 to 468 bp on an agarose gel.

Component	Volume	Composition	Storage
Lysis Buffer	2 mL	Lytic agent + digestive enzymes	-20°C
Universal PCR Mix	0.8 mL	Proprietary mix of buffers, dNTPs, thermostable polymerase	-20°C
Universal PCR Primers	0.1 mL	Proprietary mix of universal forward and reverse primers	-20°C
Sample Lysis Tubes	40 each	2 mL snap cap tubes, tight seal	-20°C
Positive Control	50 µL	1 pg/µL pUC19::M. arginini target in TE	-20°C

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