Description
General description
Assurance® GDS, genetic detection system, for E. coli O157:H7 Tq is an automated nucleic acid amplification system for the detection of E. coli O157:H7 in food and environmental samples. The proprietary PickPen® IMS-based sample preparation procedure quickly and effectively captures E. coli O157:H7, separating the pathogen from inhibitory background materials ensuring valid PCR reactions for all sample types, including challenging food and environmental samples. Assurance® GDS PCR technology provides two additional levels of specificity through the use of both highly specific primers and probes to ensure accurate detection of E. coli O157:H7.
Application
GDS, genetic detection system, for E. coli O157:H7 Tq is an automated nucleic acid amplification system for the detection of pathogenic E. coli O157:H7 in foods, ingredients, and environmental samples.
PCR, Immunomagnetic Separation (IMS)
Features and Benefits
Results available as fast as 8 hours for 25 g samples / 10 hours for composite 375 g samples.
Positive samples can be confirmed for stx genes in an additional 2 hours with GDS Shiga Toxin Genes (O157) assay (PN 71005BC).
Validated for ground beef, beef trim, leafy greens, juices, and sprout irrigation water.
Features innovative PickPen® immunomagnetic separation (IMS) for additional specificity and fast time to results.
Simplified sample prep does not require heating blocks or preparation of reagents.
Other Notes
Each 100 test kit includes:
E. coli O157:H7 Amplification Tubes Tq (0.2 mL)
O157 Concentration Reagent
Resuspension Buffer Tq
Wash Solution
Legal Information
AOAC is a registered trademark of AOAC International
Assurance is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Assurance GDS is a registered trademark of BioControl Systems, Inc.
PICKPEN is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
