GeneAb™ Annexin A1

Overview

• No need to immediately process samples
• Nucleic acid preservation at room temperature over 2 years for DNA and up to 7 days for RNA
• Ship fecal samples at room temperature safely
• Compatible with most DNA/RNA isolation methods
• Optimized isolation procedure using Norgen’s Microbiome DNA Isolation Kit

Norgen’s Fecal Swab Collection and Preservation System is designed for collection, ambient storage and transport of nucleic acids from stool specimens. The Fecal Swab Collection and Preservation System tubes contain Norgen’s Stool Preservative in a liquid format. The user simply collects the specimen using the provided swab, and then transfers the swab into the Stool Preservative. The Stool Preservative prevents the growth of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and fungi, and also inactivates viruses allowing the resulting non-infectious samples to be handled and shipped safely. In addition, the Stool Preservative eliminates the need to immediately process or freeze samples and allows the samples to be shipped to centralized testing facilities at ambient temperatures. The components of the Stool Preservative allow samples to be stored at room temperature for over 2 years for DNA and 7 days for RNA. To extend the stool RNA stability in the preservative, storage at -20°C or -70°C is recommended upon arrival at the testing facilities until RNA purification.

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Kit Specifications
Stability of Stool Nucleic Acids at Room Temperature	2 years for DNA Up to 7 days for RNA*

* The RNA stability will vary depending on the samples

Storage Conditions and Product Stability

The Fecal Swab Collection and Preservation System (Bulk Format) can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 years without any reduction in kit performance. The expiry date for the swabs is written on the swab wrapper.

Kit Components	Cat. 45670-B
Individually Wrapped Swabs	50
Fecal Swab Collection and Preservation Tube	50
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Overview

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

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

• Ready to use format, including Master Mix for the target and PCR control to monitor for PCR inhibition and validate the quality
• Specific Primer and Probe mix for the pathogen/virus/viroid of interest
• Primer and Probe mix
• Positive and negative control to confirm the integrity of the kit reagents

Cryptosporidium TaqMan RT-PCR Probe/Primer Set and Controls, 100 reactions

• Specific Primer/Probe mix and Positive Control for the pathogen/virus/viroid of interest
• Nuclease-free water
• Can be used together with Norgen’s RT-PCR Master Mix (#28113) or customer supplied master mix

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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.

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
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The PCR Decontamination Kit can remove contaminating DNA in PCR master mixes, without reduction of PCR sensitivity.

• The double-strand specific property of the dsDNase allows decontamination with primers and probe present.
• Efficient for end-point PCR, probe-based qPCR, and some SYBR based qPCR mixes.
• Contaminating bacterial DNA can be reduced to levels below the detection limit.
• Fast and easy protocol.
• Flat NTCs (No Template Controls).

Decontamination of master mixes without reduction of sensitivity has always been a challenge. Especially when minor amounts of DNA are targeted, contaminating DNA is a major problem. Any loss of sensitivity in the qPCR assay caused by the decontamination protocol is unacceptable.

In Figure 1, it is demonstrated that the PCR decontamination kit can remove contaminating DNA from a qPCR mix to non-detectable levels (flat NTC), without affecting the sensitivity of the qPCR.

Kit Contents

• DTT (Inactivation Aid)
• dsDNase

The PCR Decontamination Kit can remove contaminating DNA in PCR master mixes, without reduction of PCR sensitivity.