E-cadherin is an intercellular adhesion molecule present in epithelial cells. Anti-E-cadherin stains glandular epithelium, as well as lung, gastrointestinal and ovarian adenocarcinomas. A panel of antibodies against E-cadherin and p120 is also used to differentiate ductal (membranous staining) and lobular breast cancer (cytoplasmic staining). Anti-E-cadherin also stains some thyroid cancers.
Synovial fluid is secreted into the joint cavity from the inner membrane of synovial joints. Synovial fluid is a plasma ultrafiltrate which contains proteins derived from both the blood plasma and produced by cells within the joint tissues. It lubricates the articulating joints as well as supplies oxygen and nutrients while removing carbon dioxide and metabolic wastes from the chondrocytes in the surrounding cartilage. Septic arthritis is usually caused by bacterial, viral or fungal infections to the synovial fluid. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common bacterial infection causing Septic arthritis. Diagnosing Septic arthritis is done through joint fluid (synovial fluid) analysis, blood tests or imaging tests.
Norgen’s Synovial Fluid Bacterial Genomic DNA Isolation Kit provides a fast, reliable and simple procedure for isolating the highest quality and the highest quantity of bacterial genomic DNA from various amounts of synovial fluid ranging from 1 mL up to 10 mL. Purification is based on using Norgen’s proprietary resin separation matrix. The kit is designed to isolate all Gram +ve and Gram -ve strains. Moreover, the kit allows the user to elute the purified bacterial genomic DNA into a flexible elution volume ranging from 25 µL to 50 µL. The purified bacterial gDNA is eluted in an Elution Buffer that is compatible with all downstream applications including PCR, qPCR, methylation-sensitive PCR, Southern Blot analysis and NGS.
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| Kit Specifications | |
| Maximum Input | 2 x 109 bacterial cells |
| Column Binding Capacity | 25 μg |
| Average Yield | up to 20 µg |
| Time to Complete 10 Purifications | 45 minutes |
Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All solutions should be kept tightly sealed and stored at room temperature. These reagents should remain stable for at least 1 year in their unopened containers.
| Component | Cat. 67900 (50 preps) |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Solution B | 15 mL |
| Lysis Buffer T | 6.5 mL |
| Solution BX | 28 mL |
| Wash Solution A | 38 mL |
| Elution Buffer B | 8 mL |
| Micro Spin Columns | 50 |
| Collection Tubes | 50 |
| Elution Tubes (1.7 mL) | 50 |
| Product Insert | 1 |
Parvovirus B19 was the first known human virus in the family of Parvoviruses. B19 is a non-enveloped, icosahedral virus that contains a single-stranded linear DNA genome. It is classified as an erythrovirus because of its capability to invade red blood cell precursors in the bone marrow. B19 virus causes a childhood rash called fifth disease or erythema infectiosum which is commonly called “slapped cheek” syndrome due to the appearance of erythema across the cheeks. The virus is primarily spread by infected respiratory droplets, but some cases of blood-borne transmission have been reported. Parvovirus infection in pregnant women is associated with hydrops fetalis due to severe fetal anemia, sometimes leading to miscarriage or stillbirth. The risk of fetal loss is about 10% if infection occurs before week 20 of pregnancy. There is also some evidence that intrauterine Parvovirus B19 infection leads to developmental abnormalities in childhood. Due to the serious nature of the virus, methods for its rapid diagnosis are desirable.
Parvo B19 TaqMan PCR Kit, 100 reactions
Parvo B19 TaqMan PCR Probe/Primer Set and Controls, 100 reactions
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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. TM39650 (100 preps) | Cat. TM39610 (100 preps) |
|---|---|---|
| MDx TaqMan 2X PCR Master Mix | 2 x 700 μL | – |
| Parvovirus B19 Primer & Probe Mix | 280 μL | 280 μL |
| Parvovirus B19 Positive Control | 150 μL | 150 μL |
| Nuclease-Free Water (Negative Control) | 1.25 mL | 1.25 mL |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 |
