Clostridium difficile is rod-shaped, gram positive bacterium. It is the main causal agent of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis. The colonization of intestines by C. difficile is usually associated with the elimination of natural intestinal flora as a result of antibiotic application and is frequently reported in health care centers. While C. difficile infection could be severe and life-threatening, particularly among the elderly, many patients are asymptomatic making diagnosis challenging during outbreaks. The tradition method of detecting C. difficile infection is by cytotoxicity test of the toxin produced by the bacterium, but such protocols usually require extensive time before conclusion can be made.
Clostridium difficile TaqMan PCR Kit, 100 reactions
Clostridium difficile 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. 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. TM37150 (100 preps) | Cat. TM37110 (100 preps) |
|---|---|---|
| MDx TaqMan 2X PCR Master Mix | 2 x 700 μL | – |
| Clostridium difficile Primer & Probe Mix | 280 μL | 280 μL |
| Clostridium difficile Positive Control | 150 μL | 150 μL |
| Nuclease-Free Water (Negative Control) | 1.25 mL | 1.25 mL |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 |
endo-BCN-OH is a click chemistry handle which readily reacts with azides. The primary alcohol allows it to be ligated to other linkers.
endo-BCN-OH is a click chemistry handle which readily reacts with azides. The primary alcohol allows it to be ligated to other linkers.
