Overview

• Detection kits for Giardia intestinalis
• CE-IVD marked version available for in vitro diagnostic use
• Available in TaqMan format for analysis.

Giardiasis is a disease of the small bowel caused by the protozoan parasite Giardia intestinalis (syn.duodenalis or lamblia). Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites in the world, and occurs at very high prevalence rates in places with poor water sanitation. Individuals become infected through ingesting or coming into contact with contaminated water, food or soil. It can also be spread through the faecal-oral route due to poor hygiene practices, which makes it common in day-care centers. G. intestinalis lives inside the intestines of infected humans or other animals including cats, dogs, birds, cows, beaver and deer. Symptoms of infection include diarrhea, malaise, excessive gas, bloating, nausea, diminished interest in food, possible vomiting and weight loss.

There are 2 kits available for the detection of Giardia intestinalis:

Giardia intestinalis TaqMan RT-PCR Kit, 100 reactions

• Ready to use format, including Master Mix for the target and PCR control to monitor for PCR inhibition and validate the quality
• Specific Primer and Probe mix for the pathogen/virus/viroid of interest
• Primer and Probe mix
• Positive and negative control to confirm the integrity of the kit reagents

Giardia intestinalis TaqMan RT-PCR Probe/Primer Set and Controls, 100 reactions

• Specific Primer/Probe mix and Positive Control for the pathogen/virus/viroid of interest
• Nuclease-free water
• Can be used together with Norgen’s RT-PCR Master Mix (#28113) or customer supplied master mix

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Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All kit components can be stored for 1 year after the date of production without showing any reduction in performance.

All kit components should be stored at -20°C upon arrival.

OverView

HL-dsDNase is especially developed to remove contaminating genomic DNA from RNA preparations. Figure 1 shows that HL-dsDNase can reduce 50 ng of human gDNA to levels non-detectable by qPCR. In figure 2, a human  total RNA sample was treated with HL-dsDNase and analysed on the Bio-Rad Experion™ System. The results  indicate that HL-dsDNase has minimal impact on RNA quality and quantity.

HL-dsDNase is an engineered version of dsDNase that is rapidly and completely inactivated by incubation for 5 minutes at 58°C with 1 mM DTT at pH 8.0 or above. Chemical inactivation in downstream compatible RT or PCR buffers allows milder heat inactivation and, in some cases, skipping heat inactivation altogether. This makes HL-dsDNase very useful for removal of DNA from RNA preparations since the enzyme may be inactivated using various strategies with reduced risk of auto-degradation of  RNA in the presence of magnesium, making HL-dsDNase an ideal enzyme when working with small volumens of RNA.

HL-dsDNase is also an excellent choice for removal of unwanted external DNA from samples prior to analysis of nucleic acids protected by biological membranes, e.g., bacteria, viruses, and sperm. Especially if using downstream analysis methods that might be affected by host cell DNA, as metagenomic sequencing and STR-profiling. The easy inactivation of HL-dsDNase makes it a fast and efficient alternative to methods as differential extraction, where sample material is often lost.

Recommended applications:

• Removal of genomic DNA from RNA preparations
• Improved removal of host-cell DNA from sperm cells prior to STR-profiling

Key advantages with HL-dsDNase:

• Double-strand DNA specific endonuclease
• Easily heat-inactivated by very moderate heat treatment
• High specific activity
• Useful for removal of DNA from RNA preps

Properties

HL-dsDNase is especially developed to remove contaminating genomic DNA from RNA preparations. Figure 1 shows that HL-dsDNase can reduce 50 ng of human gDNA to levels non-detectable by qPCR. In figure 2, a human  total RNA sample was treated with HL-dsDNase and analysed on the Bio-Rad Experion™ System. The results  indicate that HL-dsDNase has minimal impact on RNA quality and quantity.

Description

Protein A Colloidal Gold for Lateral Flow (1mL)

Product image shows functional testing of Protein A 40nm colloidal gold on a lateral flow test. Protein A 40nm colloidal gold was incubated in lateral flow running buffer alone or in the presence of a limiting amount of monoclonal antibody that targets the chemical-BSA conjugate. The gold was then applied to the sample port of a cassette containing a lateral flow strip sprayed with a chemical conjugate (Chemical-BSA) on the test line and a goat anti mouse antibody as the control line. The data demonstrates the specificity and robustness of the Protein A 40nm colloidal gold.

Our products are produced in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that enable rapid turnaround times while ensuring batch to batch consistency and reliability.

Functionally tested Protein A conjugated gold
Perfect for Lateral Flow Development and use in final product
40nm gold particles conjugated to Protein A are offered in 10 OD 1mL size. If a different OD or amount is required please

Description 

The FluoroStain™ Protein Fluorescent Staining Dye (Red, 1000×) is designed to substitute the common Coomassie Blue protein staining method, offering greater sensitivity and ease of operation. Unlike Coomassie Blue stain, the FluoroStain Protein Fluorescent Staining Dye binds to protein with high specificity, making destaining process an option rather than a requirement. With further reduction of background signals via destaining process, the FluoroStain™ is capable of achieving detection level parallel to silver staining without specialized imaging equipment, making it one of the most sensitive dyes available. In addition to its remarkable sensitivity, the FluoroStain™ Protein Fluorescent Staining Dye (Red, 1000×) brings a more reliable and safer user experience, since the stained gel can be visualized with blue-light illumination, avoiding the risk of skin/ eye damage caused by UV light. For best result, we suggest using B-BOX™ Blue Light LED epi-illuminator to visualize and analyze the gel stained with FluoroStain Protein Fluorescent Staining Dye (Red, 1000×). The FluoroStain™ Protein Fluorescent Staining Dye is compatible to the analysis of mass spectra, i.e. LC-MS/MS, MALDI-TOF, etc.

Spectral Characteristics

When it is bound with bovine serum albumin (BSA), the fluorescent emission of FluoroStain Protein Fluorescent Staining Dye can be excited by UV and blue light sources, with excitation peaks around 369 and 517 nm and emission at 605 nm. In absence of BSA, FluoroStain Protein Fluorescent Staining Dye shows ignorable fluorescence as compared with protein-bound form, therefore giving a clear background for photographic analysis.

These spectral characteristics made this fluorescent dye compatible with a wide variety of gel reading facilities, including UV/ blue light epi- and transilluminator, argon laser and mercury-arc lamp excitation gel scanners.

Storage 

Protected from light 
-20°C for 24 months 

The FluoroStain™ Protein Fluorescent Staining Dye (Red, 1000×) is designed to substitute the common Coomassie Blue protein staining method, offering greater sensitivity and ease of operation. Unlike Coomassie Blue stain, the FluoroStain Protein Fluorescent Staining Dye binds to protein with high specificity, making destaining process an option rather than a requirement. With further reduction of background signals via destaining process, the FluoroStain™ is capable of achieving detection level parallel to silver staining without specialized imaging equipment, making it one of the most sensitive dyes available. In addition to its remarkable sensitivity, the FluoroStain™ Protein Fluorescent Staining Dye (Red, 1000×) brings a more reliable and safer user experience, since the stained gel can be visualized with blue-light illumination, avoiding the risk of skin/ eye damage caused by UV light. For best result, we suggest using B-BOX™ Blue Light LED epi-illuminator to visualize and analyze the gel stained with FluoroStain Protein Fluorescent Staining Dye (Red, 1000×). The FluoroStain™ Protein Fluorescent Staining Dye is compatible to the analysis of mass spectra, i.e. LC-MS/MS, MALDI-TOF, etc.

Overview

• Reliable and cost-effective
• Non-invasive, user-friendly sample collection and preservation in one convenient kit
• Preserved RNA is stable for up to 2 months at room temperature
• Compatible with most RNA isolation methods including Norgen’s Saliva/Swab RNA Purification Kits
• High quality RNA is suitable for sensitive downstream applications including RT-PCR, RT-qPCR, RNA sequencing and microarray
• Inactivates viruses including SARS-CoV-2 upon mixing – Explore the Application Note
• Shipping accessories can be purchased separately
• CE-IVD marked version available

Norgen’s Saliva RNA Collection and Preservation Devices are designed for simple and non-invasive saliva collection and preservation of RNA in saliva samples at ambient temperature. Each of the 50 Saliva RNA Collection and Preservation Devices consists of 3 components:

• Saliva Collection Funnel and Collection Tube
• Collection Tube Cap
• Norgen’s Saliva RNA Preservative contained within a sealed squeezable ampoule

Saliva samples are collected by spitting inside the Collection Funnel which has been assembled with the Collection Tube. After collecting the required volume of saliva the Collection Funnel is removed and the contents of the Preservative Ampoule are then added and mixed with the collected saliva. The Saliva Collection Tube is subsequently sent to the laboratory for RNA isolation and analysis. RNA can be isolated from the preserved saliva samples using Norgen’s Saliva/Swab RNA Purification Kits (Cat# 69100, 69300). Each of Norgen’s Collection Tubes is labeled with a unique serial number that can be used for secure and anonymous tracking of the sample. The Saliva RNA in preserved samples is stable for up to 2 months at room temperature. This kit is ideal for collecting and preserving RNA samples for epidemiological and population studies.

Saliva RNA Preservative

Norgen’s Saliva RNA Preservative is an aqueous storage buffer designed for rapid cellular lysis and subsequent preservation of RNA from fresh specimens. The buffer eliminates the need to immediately process or freeze samples and allows the samples to be shipped to centralized testing facilities at ambient temperature. The components of the buffer allow samples to be stored for up to 2 months at room temperature.

Nucleic Acid Isolation from Preservative

Saliva RNA can be isolated from the preserved saliva samples using Norgen’s Saliva/Swab RNA Purification Kits (Cat# 69100, 69300).

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Shelf Life and Handling

• When stored at room temperature, unused Norgen Saliva Preservative Tubes are stable through to the collect-before date without any reduction in performance. Please see the device insert or tube label for collect-before date.
• Once collected, saliva RNA is stable for up to 2 months when kept tightly sealed and stored at room temperature.
• The Collection Tube, the Collection Funnel and the Device Container of each individual Saliva RNA Collection and Preservation Device are recyclable.

Introduction

Usages:
For enumerating and enriching nonfastidious or fastidious bacteria.

Principle:
Tryptone, peptone and yeast extract multivalent powder provides a nitrogen source, vitamins, and growth factors; sodium chloride to maintain osmotic balance.

Formulation（per liter）:
Pancreatic Digest of Casein            15g
Papaic Digest of Soybean              5g
Sodium chloride                     5g
Agar                              15g
Final pH 7.3±0.2  

How to use：
1.Suspend 40g in 1L of distilled water , stirring heated to boiling ,autoclave at 121℃ for 15 minutes.
2.Diluted and treated samples.

Storage: Keep container tightly closed, store in a cool, dry place, away from bright light. Storage period of 3 years.

Specifications: 250g/bottle

250g