BaseClear uses a validated PCR test for rapid and reliable detection of Mycoplasma contamination in various in situ biologicals, including cell cultures and virus stocks. The test is based on specific amplification of conserved regions in the 16S ribosomal RNA genes of the Mycoplasma genome. This allows for detection of most of the Mycoplasma, Acholeplasma and Ureaplasma species tested so far. Using this highly sensitive test, we can detect as little as 2-50 Mycoplasma particles of more than 25 different Mycoplasma species, including M. fermentans, M. pirum, M. hominis, M. argininii, M. pneumoniae, Acholeplasma laidlawii and others.
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To maximize test sensitivity, cell lines should be cultured in the absence of antibiotics for 3 days without refreshing the culture media. If cells are cultured for a longer period, inhibiting substances may accumulate in the medium. Collect ~1 ml of cell-free culture supernatant, preferably in screw cap tubes. To maximise test sensitivity, supernatants should be collected from 90-100% confluent cell cultures. Sample tubes should be wrapped in absorbing material and enclosed in a watertight container (e.g. a 50 ml tube) to prevent leaking during transport. Please note that the minimum number of samples per order is 5.
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A full report of the Mycoplasma tests on your samples, including a table summarizing our interpretation of the test results.