Saxitoxins (STXs) are naturally occurring alkaloids produced by some marine dinoflagellates and by strains of various species of freshwater cyanobacteria. Saxitoxin is one of the prevalent paralytic shellfish toxins (PSTs). It belongs to a family of potent neurotoxins with a molecular weight around 300 Da. Saxitoxin and its derivatives are alkaloids composed of a tetrahydropurine ring system with a highly polar guanidinium group. Due to their significant toxicity, saxitoxins are closely monitored in marine environments where they can accumulate during harmful algal blooms (HABs). In 2009 an action level of 0.6ppb (600ppt) was recommended by EFSA as a guidance framework have been established to manage saxitoxin levels in water.
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Screening of saxitoxin in Freshwater Streams and Source Water samples as low as 70 ppt
Format: 10 tests (5 tests/5 control)
Water Sample Bottles provided
Run Time: 15 Minutes
Nucleic acid testing (NAT) is the method of choice for detection and quantification of a wide range of micro organisms. Primerdesign manufactures and supplies high quality quantitative real-time PCR kits for the detection and simultaneous quantification of numerous significant pathogens . A copy number standard curve is provided for quantification and an the internal extraction template (DNA or RNA), controls for the quality of the nucleic acid extraction and eliminates false negative results.
The kit is designed with the broadest possible detection profile to ensure that all clinically relevant strains and subtypes are detected. Target sequences are selected by working with data from key opinion leaders in the field. Multiple sequence alignments and unprecedented real-time PCR expertise in design and validation ensure the best possible kit. Details of the target and priming specificity are included in the individual handbooks above.
Packaged, optimised and ready to use. Expect Better Data.
Compact and stylish designed, the BioShake XP high-speed microplate mixer lets you perform all your standard mixing runs with a minimum of adjustments. The XP offers outstanding performance to handle a wide range of applications across biotechnology, pharmaceutical and academic research.
Small. Light. Efficient. Quiet.
Ideal for microplates & PCR plates
High-precision mixing from 200 up to 3,000 rpm
Universal spring clamps for easy fixation
Wide range of adapters
Stylish, fire resistant aluminium housing
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Compact & stylish designed
Mixing tasks in microplates can be realized fast & safe with using adjustable speed of 200 up to 3,000 rpm.
The BioShake mixing-technology is obviously more robust, vibration free and needs less maintenance compared to classical mixers.
The first-class finished aluminium housing gives the BioShake XP its essential functionality. It provides a high amount of security, device stability and ensures a long service life.
GENTLE MIXING OF SAMPLES
By planar orbital motion
German designed and manufactured, BioShake XP plate mixer offer an ultra-efficient, 2-dimensional shaking axis so that samples mix completely in a fraction of the time of competing systems.
The mixing orbit of 2.0 mm is always constant. The orbital shaking is precisely controlled, in fact, that you need never spin down your plates after mixing. Even tubes, vials, high density plates, or low sample volumes, offer no obstacle for these precision tools.
Fully adjustable between 200 rpm and 3,000 rpm, well beyond the speeds of most other brands, guarantees fast, splatter-free, mixing for tubes, glass vials or across an entire 384-well microplate.
COMFORT
Simple intuitive operation and programming
The BioShake XP is operated from the front face of the enclosure which includes touch buttons and a display.
Special buttons for start, stop and storage of time and mixing modes enable the instrument to run complex applications. This opens new points of view on the daily laboratory work and optimizes routine application enormously.
The short mix button allows short and fast mixing in between.
The two line LCD display guarantees simultaneous and safe reading of all programmed and measured parameters as time and mixing frequency.
UNIVERSAL SPRING CLAMPS
Suitable for all microplates
In the corners eight spring clamps are inserted for easy fixation of skirted microplates anddeep well plates in SBS format 127.7 x 85.5 mm without an attached adapter. These spring clamps lock the microplate quickly and safely, even at the highest mixing frequencies.
For flexible and deformable PCR plates we recommend using of the related PCR adapter.
Fast mixing processes with frequent plate changes can be performed in the routine as easy and safe.
UNIQUE DESIGN MEETS HIGH-END TECHNOLOGY
First-class finished aluminium housing
Unique and efficient design combined with the most compact housing result in beautiful and well-defined laboratory equipment. Therefore, the first-class finished aluminium housing gives the BioShake XP its essential functionality. It provides a high amount of security, device stability and ensures a long service life.
Safety of the user and ease of use are clearly a priority for us.
EXCHANGABLE ADAPTERS
For a wide range of applications
The BioShake XP comes with a variety of standardized and specific adapter plates. The replacement of the adapters are very simple.
Perfect shaped adapters allow an optimal fit for standard tubes, lysis tubes, microplates, glass vials and other sample vessels.
MADE IN GERMANY
High-end instruments for daily routine
A perfectly harmonious blend of high-tech and handmade. “Made in Germany” has always been a recipe for success for QInstruments. 100% of QInstruments production takes place in Germany.
The focus is on human diligence and on being environmentally friendly. The company upholds its quality guarantee by means of consistent quality management. For more than 15 years these lab automation professionals from Jena have used only high-quality materials to ensure sustainable production, applied innovative thinking and undertaken research in a future-oriented way – all as a matter of course.
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Ideal for microplates & PCR plates
High-precision mixing from 200 up to 3,000 rpm
Universal spring clamps for easy fixation
Wide range of adapters
Stylish, fire resistant aluminium housing