Overview

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

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.

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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. 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

Introduction

The kit offers the unique feature to isolate total RNA including small RNA and DNA from serum and plasma without the need to resort to the cumbersome phenol/chloroform extraction or a time consuming proteinase digest. RNA purified using the kit is ready for applications such as RT-PCR, Northern blotting, poly A+ RNA (mRNA) purification, nuclease protection, and in vitro translation.

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Specifications

Features	Specifications
Main Functions	Isolation total RNA and miRNA from 0.2-0.6ml serum and plasma
Applications
Purification method	Mini spin column
Purification technology	Silica technology
Process method	Manual (centrifugation or vacuum)
Sample type
Sample amount
Yield
Elution volume
Time per run
Liquid carrying volume per column
Binding yield of column

Principle

HiPure RNA technology simplifies total RNA isolation. The sample material is denatured in Lysis Buffer. The protein is then precipitated by Protein Precipitation Solution and pelleted by centrifugation. After the removal of protein the binding conditions for nucleic acids are adjusted by adding isopropanol. Total nucleic acids are bound to the column. Optionally, DNA can be removed by an on-column DNase digest. The remaining nucleic acids are washed and eluted with minimal amounts of RNase-Free water.

Kit Contents

Contents	R431402	R431403
Purification Times	50 Preps	250 Preps
HiPure RNA Mini Columns	100	2 x 250
2ml Collection Tubes	100	2 x 250
Buffer CFL	6 ml	30 ml
Buffer CFP	1.8 ml	10 ml
Buffer RWC	20 ml	80 ml
Buffer RW2*	20 ml	2 x 50 ml
RNase Free Water	10 ml	60 ml

Storage and Stability

The kit components can be stored at room temperature (15-25°C) and are stable for at least 18 months under these conditions.

The kit offers the unique feature to isolate total RNA including small RNA and DNA from serum and plasma without the need to resort to the cumbersome phenol/chloroform extraction or a time consuming proteinase digest. RNA purified using the kit is ready for applications such as RT-PCR, Northern blotting, poly A+ RNA (mRNA) purification, nuclease protection, and in vitro translation.

Propargyl-PEG5-CH2CO2-NHS is an amine reactive linker with an alkyne moeity which can react with azide-bearing biomolecules in copper catalyzed Click Chemistry reactions. The PEG units enhance the solubility of the linker in aqueous media. Reagent grade, for research purpose. Please contact us for GMP-grade inquiries.

Propargyl-PEG5-CH2CO2-NHS is an amine reactive linker with an alkyne moeity which can react with azide-bearing biomolecules in copper catalyzed Click Chemistry reactions. The PEG units enhance the solubility of the linker in aqueous media. Reagent grade, for research purpose. Please contact us for GMP-grade inquiries.