Overview

• Detection kits for Candida albicans
• CE-IVD marked version available for in vitro diagnostic use
• Available in TaqMan format for analysis

Candida albicans is an opportunistic yeast and is the most common fungal pathogen found in the human body. C. albicans can be detected in the gastrointestinal tract, mouth, and vagina of approximately half of healthy adults. It is typically a commensal organism and makes up part of the natural human microflora; however it can overgrow and become pathogenic as a result of various conditions. For example, individuals who have taken recent courses of antibiotics, have a weakened immune system or have diabetes have an increased risk of developing a Candida albicans infection. When an overgrowth occurs, this can lead to common infections such as urinary tract infections, genital yeast infections, oral thrush, and mucocutaneous candidiasis. In the more severe cases, when Candida albicans enters the bloodstream or organs, it can lead to loss of sight, blood and bone infections, endocarditis, meningitis or inflammation of the intraabdominal lining.

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Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All kit components can be stored for 2 years after the date of production without showing any reduction in performance.

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

Component	Cat. TM34050 (100 preps)	Cat. TM34010 (100 preps)
MDx TaqMan 2X PCR Master Mix	2 x 700 μL	–
Candida albicans Primer & Probe Mix	280 μL	280 μL
Candida albicans Positive Control	150 μL	150 μL
Nuclease-Free Water (Negative Control)	1.25 mL	1.25 mL
Product Insert	1	1

Overview

Peelable heat sealing foil which is suitable for low temperature storage, high temperature uses and PCR.

• Heat sealing offers a 100% effective method of plate sealing, for complete seal integrity, as well as being quick and cost effective
• Our PeelASeal Foil is a laminate seal compatible with polypropylene plates
• It can be removed from polypropylene plates by peeling, even with a plate which has been removed directly from -80 °C storage
• PeelASeal Foil forms a complete seal to a plate enabling very low temperature uses, including very low temperature storage, and high temperature uses, such as PCR (when used with a pressurized heated lid)
• The seal demonstrates moderate solvent resistance and can be utilized for short term compound storage at room temperature
• The seal is available as sheets, for use with manual and semi-automated sealers, such as our HeatASeal 500 Sealing Machine
• Also available in multiple roll formats compatible with specified automated heat sealers, such as our Wasp or Chameleon XT

Peelable heat sealing foil which is suitable for low temperature storage, high temperature uses and PCR.

Introduction

The Kit provides fast purification of high-quality RNA from whole blood, cells and tissues using silica-membrane spin columns with a binding capacity of 100μg RNA. There is no need for phenol / chloroform extractions and time-consuming steps such as CsCl gradient ultracentrifugation or isopropanol precipitation. The purified RNA can be used for applications such as RT-PCR, Northern blotting, poly A+ RNA (mRNA) purification, nuclease protection and in vitro translation.

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Specifications

Features	Specifications
Main Functions	Isolation total RNA from 1-1.5ml whole blood
Applications	qPCR / RT-PCR, liquid or solid-phasechip analysis, hybridization and SNP detection
Purification method	Mini spin column
Purification technology	Silica technology, acidphenol / guanidine extraction technology (MagZol pretreatment technology)
Process method	Manual (centrifugation or vacuum)
Sample type	Fresh or frozen blood, mammalian blood
Sample amount	≤1.5 ml whole blood
Yield	2-100μg
Elution volume	≥20μl
Liquid carrying volume per column	800µl
Binding yield of column	100μg

Principle

The Kit simplifies isolation of RNA from blood with a fast spin-column procedure. Red blood cells are selectively lysed and white cells collected by centrifugation. White cells are then lysed using highly denaturing conditions which immediately inactivate RNases. After homogenization using the DNA spin column, the sample is applied to the RNA column. Total RNA binds to the membrane and contaminants are washed away, leaving pure RNA to be eluted in 30–100µl RNase-free water (provided with the kit) for direct use in any downstream application.

Advantages

• High quality – high purity total RNA can be directly used in various sensitive downstream applications
• Fast – isolation of several samples can be completed in 20 minutes by using column purification method
• Sensitive – RNA can be purified at the level of PG

Kit Contents

Contents	R416102	R416103
Purification Times	50 Preps	250 Preps
HiPure DNA Mini Columns	50	250
HiPure RNA Mini Columns I	50	250
2ml Collection Tubes	100	500
10 x Buffer RBC	50 ml	3 x 100 ml
RTL Lysis Buffer	50 ml	250 ml
Buffer RW1	50 ml	250 ml
Buffer RW2*	20 ml	2 x 50 ml
RNase Free Water	10 ml	30 ml

Storage and Stability

HiPure Blood RNA Mini Kit components can be stored dry at room temperature (15-25°C) and are stable for at least 18 months under these conditions. Make sure that all buffers are at room temperature when used. During shipment, crystals or precipitation may form in the RTL Lysis Buffer. Dissolve by warming buffer to 37°C.

The Kit provides fast purification of high-quality RNA from whole blood, cells and tissues using silica-membrane spin columns with a binding capacity of 100μg RNA. There is no need for phenol / chloroform extractions and time-consuming steps such as CsCl gradient ultracentrifugation or isopropanol precipitation. The purified RNA can be used for applications such as RT-PCR, Northern blotting, poly A+ RNA (mRNA) purification, nuclease protection and in vitro translation.