12 x 8 strips (96 tests)
Cysticercosis is caused by larval cysts of the tapeworm Taenia solium and is a major cause of adult onset seizures in most developing countries. Diagnosis is based on imaging findings, but in many cases it is not conclusive for the diagnosis. Serological assays has an important place on the final diagnosis of the disease. The ELISA kit hs shown appropriate performances for the serological screening of cysticercosis.
Name of Product
Taenia solium – IgG ELISA
Catalog Number
AF 9700
Short Info
Cysticercosis is caused by larval cysts of the tapeworm Taenia solium and is a major cause of adult onset seizures in most developing countries. Diagnosis is based on imaging findings, but in many cases it is not conclusive for the diagnosis. Serological assays has an important place on the final diagnosis of the disease. The ELISA kit hs shown appropriate performances for the serological screening of cysticercosis.
This product is manufactured by Bordier Affinity Products in Switzerland and distributed in Germany exclusively by Milenia Biotec.
Method/Platform
ELISA in microplate format
Range/Assay Sensivity
98% sensitivity, 98% specificity
Test Principle
The kit provides all the material needed to perform 96 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) on breakable microtitration wells sensitized with Taenia solium cyst soluble antigens. Specific antibodies in the sample will bind to these antigens and washing will remove unspecific antibodies. The presence of parasite specific antibodies is detected with a Protein A – alkaline phosphatase conjugate. A second washing step will remove unbound conjugate. Revealing bound antibodies is made by the addition of pNPP substrate which turns yellow in the presence of alkaline phosphatase. Color intensity is proportional to the amount of Taenia solium specific antibodies in the sample. Potassium phosphate is added to stop the reaction. Absorbance at 405 nm is read using an ELISA microplate reader. The test can be performed with automatic systems, but this must be validated by the user.
Cysticercosis is caused by larval cysts of the tapeworm Taenia solium and is a major cause of adult onset seizures in most developing countries. Diagnosis is based on imaging findings, but in many cases it is not conclusive for the diagnosis. Serological assays has an important place on the final diagnosis of the disease. The ELISA kit hs shown appropriate performances for the serological screening of cysticercosis.
Chlamydia trachomatis, the causative agent of Chlamydia, is a Gram negative bacteria. Transmission of the bacteria occurs via contact with infected bodily fluids which then infect mucosal membranes. It can be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy and infect the eyes causing conjunctivitis. The genital infection causes urethritis, epididymitis and prostatitis in males and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) in females with an increased risk of contracting HIV. The infection can be treated with a course of antibiotics. Sexually transmitted infections in females are most often asymptomatic, but can be noticeable in chronic pain of the pelvic region, vaginal bleeding and painful urination. Infection of the ovaries, fallopian tubes or uterus causes Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) which can lead to difficulties in conceiving, increased risk of ectopic pregnancy or infertility. Infections in males are more likely to be symptomatic, causing painful urination, discharge from the penis and swollen testicles and may eventually cause infertility if left untreated.
Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a Gram-negative coccus of the Neisseria genus. N. gonorrhoeae is usually seen in pairs infecting human cells. It has a circular DNA genome of approximately 1Mbp encoding over 2000 genes. N. gonorrhoeae is transmitted by sexual contact and usually causes infection in cells of the mucous membrane of the male urethra or the endocervix and urethra in females. During infection, polysaccharides are released from the bacteria that stimulate host cell production of tumour necrosis factors that cause an inflammatory response. There is no vaccine against N. gonorrhoeae infection and antibiotic resistance is beginning to increase, therefore treatment includes a course of antibiotics that will be effective against resistant strains. Complications in males caused by the infection can result in prostatitis or orchitis if the bacteria spread. In females, invasion of the fallopian tubes or ovaries can result in salpingitis or ovaritis respectively, with any of these infections possibly resulting in sterility.
Chlamydia/Neisseria TaqMan PCR Kit,
100 reactions
Chlamydia/Neisseria TaqMan PCR Probe/Primer Set and Controls,
100 reactions
For research use only and NOT intended for in vitro diagnostics.
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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. TM42550 (100 preps) | Cat. TM42510 (100 preps) |
|---|---|---|
| MDx TaqMan 2X PCR Master Mix | 2 x 700 μL | – |
| Chlamydia/Neisseria Primer & Probe Mix | 280 μL | 280 μL |
| Chlamydia/Neisseria Positive Control | 150 μL | 150 μL |
| Nuclease-Free Water (Negative Control) | 1.25 mL | 1.25 mL |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 |
This kit is suitable for extracting total pathogen nucleic acid from a variety of clinical samples such as blood, serum, plasma, swab soaking solution, fluid accumulation and homogenate solution. This kit is designed to remove host cells background nucleic acid and enrich pathogen nucleic acid (including viral/bacterial/fungal DNA/RNA) from the sample. Purified DNA/RNA is ready for downstream applications such as PCR, virus detection, tNGS and other related experiments.
Specifications
| Features | Specifications |
| Main Functions | Extract Pathogen RNA/DNA from 0.5-1.5ml whole blood, plasma, serum, body fluid, homogenate suspension, culture solution, cell suspension, soaking solution or concentrate pathogen solution for tNGS application, remove host background nucleic acid. |
| Applications | Real Time PCR, biochip analysis, NGS |
| Products | Pathogen DNA / RNA |
| Purification method | Polydisperse magnetic beads |
| Purification technology | Magnetic beads technology |
| Process method | Manual or automatic |
| Sample type | whole blood, plasma, serum, body fluid, homogenate suspension, culture solution, cell suspension, soaking solution or concentrate pathogen solution |
| Sample amount | 0.5 – 1.5 ml |
| Adaptive instrument | Nucleic acid extractor, pipetting workstation |
This product is based on the purification method of high binding magnetic particles. The sample is lysed and digested under the action of lysate and Protease. After adding magnetic particles and binding solution, DNA/RNA will be adsorbed on the surface of magnetic particles, and impurities such as proteins will be removed without adsorption. The adsorbed particles were washed with washing solution to remove proteins and impurities, washed with ethanol to remove salts, and finally DNA/RNA was eluted by Buffer NFW.
Kit Contents
| Contents | R667200C | R667202C |
| Purification Times | 24 Preps | 96 Preps |
| 2ml Bead Tube (0.4g) | 24 | 96 |
| DNase I (Powder) | 10 mg | 15 mg |
| DNase Buffer | 5 ml | 20 ml |
| Protease Dissolve Buffer | 3 ml | 8 ml |
| Lysis Buffer LBX1 | 40 ml | 180 ml |
| Buffer TL | 5 ml | 20 ml |
| Proteinase K | 24 mg | 120 mg |
| MagBind Particles N9 | 1.2 ml | 5 ml |
| Buffer MLB | 30 ml | 120 ml |
| Buffer MW1* | 13 ml | 110 ml |
| Buffer MW2* | 10 ml | 50 ml |
| Buffer AVE | 10 ml | 20 ml |
Storage and Stability
Proteinase K, DNase I powder and MagPure Particles N9 should be stored at 2–8°C upon arrival. However, short-term storage (up to 8 weeks) at room temperature (15–25°C) does not affect their performance. The remaining kit components can be stored at room temperature (15–25°C) and are stable for at least 18 months under these conditions.
This kit is suitable for extracting total pathogen nucleic acid from a variety of clinical samples such as blood, serum, plasma, swab soaking solution, fluid accumulation and homogenate solution. This kit is designed to remove host cells background nucleic acid and enrich pathogen nucleic acid (including viral/bacterial/fungal DNA/RNA) from the sample. Purified DNA/RNA is ready for downstream applications such as PCR, virus detection, tNGS and other related experiments.