Cryptosporidium is a parasite found in water that causes an infection in mammals termed cryptosporidiosis. It is one of the most common water-borne diseases and is found world-wide. It affects the intestines of mammals and typically causes an acute short-term infection. The most common symptom is self-limiting diarrhea in healthy individuals, however in immunocompromised individuals the symptoms are particularly severe and often fatal. There is no specific treatment for cryptosporidiosis other than fluid rehydration and management of any pain. Therefore early detection of Cryptosporidium in water is the foremost action to prevent the infection.
Cryptosporidium TaqMan RT-PCR Kit, 100 reactions
Cryptosporidium TaqMan RT-PCR Probe/Primer Set and Controls, 100 reactions
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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. Repeated thawing and freezing (> 2 x) of the Master Mix and Positive Control should be avoided, as this may affect the performance of the assay. If the reagents are to be used only intermittently, they should be frozen in aliquots.
| Component | Cat. TM39150 (100 preps) | Cat. TM39110 (100 preps) |
|---|---|---|
| MDx TaqMan 2X PCR Master Mix | 2 x 700 μL | – |
| Cryptosporidium Primer & Probe Mix | 280 μL | 280 μL |
| Cryptosporidium Positive Control | 150 μL | 150 μL |
| Nuclease-Free Water (Negative Control) | 1.25 mL | 1.25 mL |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 |
Norgen’s Streptococcus agalactiae TaqMan PCR Lyophilized Kit is designed for the detection of Streptococcus agalactiae specific DNA in a real-time PCR based on the use of TaqMan® technology. The lyophilized format is designed to ship the kit at ambient temperature.
Norgen’s Streptococcus agalactiae TaqMan Lyophilized Probe/Primer and Control Set is designed for the detection of Streptococcus agalactiae specific DNA in a real-time PCR based on the use of TaqMan® technology. The lyophilized format is designed to ship the kit at ambient temperature.
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| Component | Cat. TM30650L (100 preps) | Cat. TM30610L (100 preps) |
|---|---|---|
| MDx TaqMan 2X PCR Master Mix (Lyo) | 4 x 350 μL | – |
| Streptococcus agalactiae Primer & Probe Mix (Lyo) | 280 μL | 280 μL |
| Streptococcus agalactiae Positive Control (Lyo) | 150 μL | 150 μL |
| Nuclease-Free Water (Negative Control) | 3 x 1.25 mL | 1 x 1.25 mL |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 |
Mastitis is the single most costly disease of dairy cattle resulting in the reduction of milk yield and quality. The inflammation of the utter is mainly caused by bacteria, and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is often considered the most common cause of contagious mastitis in dairy herds. S. aureus infection is estimated to be present in up to 90% of dairy farms and is responsible for 35% of the economic loss in the dairy industry. S. aureus is a facultatively anaerobic, Gram positive bacterium. The majority of S. aureus strains are catalase-positive and coagulase-positive, which forms the basis of traditional identification methodology.
Staphylococcus aureus Quantified Bacterial DNA Standard is prepared from cultured bacteria using Norgen’s sample preparation technology. The purified DNA is quantified vigorously using multiple methods including spectrophotometry, gel densitometry and real-time PCR. It is intended to be used as a positive control or PCR quantification standard for Staphylococcus aureus.
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| Volume Provided | 250 µL |
| DNA Quantity | 2 x 104 copies per µL |
Storage Conditions
Upon receipt, store Norgen’s Staphylococcus aureus Quantified Bacterial DNA Standard at -20oC or lower. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles. If needed, prepare smaller working aliquots and store at -20oC or lower.