Venor®GeM Classic allows fast, reliable and time-saving routine monitoring of mycoplasma contamination by PCR.
Type of PCR
For conventional, endpoint PCR
Recommended Use / Scope
Applicable in research and industry for direct testing of cell cultures and biologicals. Intended for research use only. Not recommended for clinical diagnostics.
Kit Components
- Primer sets, nucleotides and polymerase at optimized concentrations lyophilized in one tube
- 10x reaction buffer
- Lyophilized positive control DNA
- Lyophilized internal amplification control
Package Sizes
Primer sets, nucleotides and polymerase are prepared in aliquots of 25 tests.
Result evaluation
Gel electrophoresis at endpoint of PCR
Required Consumables
PCR reaction tubes
Optional for process validation and EP 2.6.7 compliant testing:
- Internal Control DNA extra (4 vials for 300 µl each of internal amplification control; Cat. No. 11-1905)
- 10CFU™ Sensitivity Standards available for all EP listed mycoplasma species
- Required lab devices
- Regular PCR cycler
- Agarose gel electrophoresis and DNA staining system
- Pipetting equipment
- Tube centrifuge
Shelf Life and Storage
Components are maintainable at +2 to +8 °C for at least 6 months. After rehydratisation the reagents must be stored at -18 °C.
EP 2.6.7 compliance
Use of Venor®GeM Classic for QA testing of biologicals like master and working cell banks, autologous cells, culture media, bulk harvest and final product testing according to EP 2.6.7 is applicable after appropriate sample preparation and process validation.