Biological Industries EZ-PCR Mycoplasma Test Kit, 20 Tst

Detection of Mycoplasma by PCR is nowadays the preferred method to detect the bacterium quickly, specifically and reliably in cell cultures and media. The EZ-PCR Mycoplasma Test Kit from Biological Industries meets all the requirements for regular routine testing for Mycoplasma1: It is user-friendly (only 3 components: Ready-to-use PCR reaction mix with Taq polymerase, buffer solution for sample collection, and positive control), sensitive, specific, and provides a reliable result in less than 5 hours. The highly specific, 16S rRNA-based primers detect over 20 different mycoplasma species characteristic of cell culture contamination2. The specific buffer composition and optimized sample preparation protocol also prevent PCR inhibition by media components, eliminating the need for additional internal control.