Microbiology Test Systems

Supplier: PRIMERDESIGN

PCR kits for the detection and simultaneous quantification of human herpes viruses.

Supplier: PRIMERDESIGN

PCR kits for the detection and simultaneous quantification of hepatitis viruses.

Supplier: Sartorius

The Microsart® ATMP Mycoplasma detection kit is especially designed for an easy and fast detection of mycoplasma in cell-based therapeutics like autologous chondrocyte transplants (ATMPs –advanced therapy medical products). Due to the short shelf life of these therapeutics, a fast result is needed. The PCR-technology makes it possible to reduce the time-to-result to only 3 hours.

Supplier: BIOPREMIER

These kits allow the detection of allergic substances. Ideal for controlling and monitoring the various steps of food production.

Supplier: PRIMERDESIGN

Papillomaviruses are a diverse group of DNA-based viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans and a variety of animals. Although more than 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been characterised HPV 6, HPV 11, HPV-16 and HPV 18 are the most clinically relevant.

Supplier: Sartorius

The Microsart® RESEARCH Mycoplasma real-time PCR kit is especially designed for fast and reliable Mycoplasma contamination control in cell cultures, cell culture supernatants and media most applicable in research and development, e.g. biotech and biopharmaceutical research and development, universities and governmental research groups or for in-process control during biopharmaceutical production processes.

Supplier: BIOPREMIER

Food safe kits provide a simple, reliable, and rapid procedure for detecting the presence of a specific pathogenic bacteria. The assay is based on 5’ nuclease Real-Time PCR reactions to amplify a unique genomic sequence in the target microorganism. PCR is a method used to amplify a specific DNA sequence which is typically amplified in a reaction containing a thermostable DNA polymerase, nucleotides, and primers complementary to the target sequence. When this solution is heated, the DNA molecule denatures, separating into two strands. As the solution cools, the primers anneal to the target sequences in the separated DNA strands and the DNA polymerase synthesises a new strand by extending the primers with nucleotides, creating a copy of the DNA sequence (amplicons). When repeated, this cycle of denaturing, annealing, and extending exponentially increases the number of target amplicons. In Real-Time PCR, specific fluorescent probes are used to detect the amplified DNA by hybridising with amplicons. These probes are linked to a fluorophore on one end and a quencher that suppresses fluorescence on the other. If the target sequence is present during the PCR, amplification occurs and the probe is degraded, resulting in fluorescence increase. Fluorescence is measured by a detector and the associated software plots the fluorescence intensity versus number of cycles, allowing the determination of the presence or absence of the target organism.

Supplier: Genscript

ToxinSensor™ Chromogenic LAL Endotoxin Assay Kit is designed to be a quantitative In vitro end-point endotoxin test for human and animal parenteral drugs, biological products, and medical devices.

Supplier: Genscript

ToxinSensor™ Gel Clot Endotoxin Assay Kit is intended as an in vitro end-product endotoxin test for human and animal parenteral drugs, biological products, and medical devices. The limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) test is a qualitative test for Gram-negative bacterial endotoxin.

Supplier: MACHEREY-NAGEL

These products are used in testing the resistance of pathogens to antibiotics. For this test the filter paper sections can be impregnated with the antibiotic to be tested and placed on the inoculated nutrient medium. Depending on the effectiveness, a smaller or larger zone of inhibition is formed.

Supplier: BIOPREMIER

Gluten detection test kit by using qPCR. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder associated with an intolerance to gluten proteins mainly present in wheat, barley, and rye.

Supplier: BIOPREMIER

Food safe kits provide a simple, reliable, and rapid procedure for detecting the presence of an animal species in meat and meat products. The assay is based on 5’ nuclease Real-Time PCR reactions to amplify a unique genomic sequence in the target organism. According to European Commission Directive 2002/86/EC, food ingredients have to be declared. In the case of meat and meat products, the animal species has to be disclosed on the label. Moreover, the species autenticity can be highly relevant to consumers for economic, medical, cultural and religious reasons. Fraudulent substitution of cheaper meats in place of more expensive species, the inclusion of meat in non meat (vegetarian) products and the presence of allergens in food products are clear examples for the importance of this issue (Ballin, 2010; Dooley et al., 2004). Several methods are based on identification of proteins by means of electrophoretic and/or immunological methods. However, these methods are not reliable for application in highly processed and heated products due to the protein deterioration. DNA is more stable than proteins during processing and although it can be fragmented by several processes, modern DNA methodologies like PCR-based techniques still allow the identification of DNA from the different species present in a sample (Lockley & Bardsley, 2000). Real-Time PCR techniques are especially suitable for these products because small fragments of DNA can still be amplified and identified with high sensitivity and specificity (Dooley et al., 2004).

Supplier: Q BIOANALYTIC

Legionella spec. is tested usually with cultural methods. However, this may take up to 14 days to deliver results and some strains are living but are not culturable. Using this Real-Time PCR test you may have results already after a few hours. You can use this test in combination with an appropriate pre- enrichment or you can do a DNA purification directly from the filter without pre-enrichment. The kit is also suitable to confirm bacterial colonies on agar plates.

Supplier: Q BIOANALYTIC

Testing for pathogenic E. coli like EHEC, EPEC , EIEC etc. can help to prevent foodborne infections as it has taken place in 2011 with E. coli strain O104 in Germany and with strain O157 at other places in the world. The real-time PCR kit allows the detection of stx1, stx2 and the eaeA gene which covers all different strains of pathogenic E. coli. The test can also be used for the confirmation of bacterial colonies.

Supplier: Q BIOANALYTIC

Food safety experts like the German DGHM recommend to test warm water fish for vibrio cholerae . With this Real-Time PCR test you have a very versatile method for food testing, which can gives you results within 24 hrs. The test was developed and validated within the German Network for Vibrio Research 'VibrioNet' with many scientific institutions involved. It can be applied for food and sea water samples. In case of positive results you may be interested to determine whether or not the present strain has the ability to produce toxins. You can use our Real-Time PCR Test for toxicity gene of Vibrio cholera for this purpose VWR catalogue number: QBIAQB-RTI-19. You can use this test in combination with an appropriate pre- enrichment in alkaline peptone-water or you can confirm bacterial colonies on agar plates.

Supplier: Q BIOANALYTIC

Vibrio parahaemolyticus tox gene (tdh/trh): Food safety experts like the German DGHM recommend to test warm water fish for Vibrio parahaemolyticus. With this Real-Time PCR test you have a very versatile method for testing whether or not the present strain has the ability to produce toxins (tdh/trh). You can use our Real-Time PCR Test for Vibrio parahaemolyticus for testing for the presence of the species before. You can use this test in combination with an appropriate pre- enrichment in alkaline peptone-water or you can confirm bacterial colonies on agar plates.