PrepMan™ Ultra Sample Preparation Reagent
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PrepMan™ Ultra Sample Preparation Reagent

The PrepMan™ Ultra Sample Preparation Reagent was developed for the rapid preparation of DNA template from Gram-negative food-borne pathogens forRead more
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Catalog number 4318930
Price (USD)
185.00
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Price (USD)
185.00
Each
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The PrepMan™ Ultra Sample Preparation Reagent was developed for the rapid preparation of DNA template from Gram-negative food-borne pathogens for use in PCR amplification reactions. These samples often have high lipid content that can inhibit PCR amplification of the template. Using a simple boil and spin protocol, PrepMan™Ultra Reagent efficiently inactivates PCR inhibitors, significantly reducing the need to repeat the template preparation step.

PrepMan™ Ultra reagent has been used to prepare PCR-ready template from a wide variety of different sources, including bacteria, yeast, filamentous fungi, both from a plate or from liquid culture, mammalian tissue smears, human cells (buccal swab), and mammalian whole blood. The resulting template has been used amplified in allelic discrimination assays, genetically modified organism (GMO) detection and quantification, food pathogen detection, microbial identification, and bacterial strain typing.

• Simple, rapid protocol reduces time to results.
• Unique formulation inactivates PCR inhibitors, yielding consistent results.
• PCR-ready template can be prepared from a wide range of sample types.
• Affordable method with a low price per preparation.
• Homogeneous solution with minimal sample-handling requirements.
• Microcentrifuge tube-based format means no additional equipment is needed for template preparation.

PrepMan™ Ultra reagent is a novel formulation and is a homogeneous solution that does not contain Chelex™ or any other type of resin or matrix.

This product is a replacement⁄improvement of PrepMan™ Sample Preparation Reagent, and should be recommended to current and potential PrepMan™ Reagent users.

Used With
3500/3500xL Genetic Analyzer Capillary Array (50 cm), 3130xL/3100 Genetic Analyzer Capillary Array (36 cm), 96-Well Plate Septa, AmpliTaq Gold™ PCR Master Mix, BigDye™ Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit, POP-6™ Polymer for 3100/3100-Avant™ Genetic Analyzers, PrepMan™ Ultra Sample Preparation Reagent, TaqMan™ GMO Maize 35S Detection Kit, TaqMan™ GMO Soy 35S Detection Kit.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
FormatBottle
Sample TypeBacterial Culture, Food, Fungi, Whole Blood
Final Product TypeGenomic DNA, Bacterial DNA
For Use With (Application)Real-Time Quantitative PCR (qPCR), Sequencing, PCR
No. of Reactions200 Preps
Product LinePrepMan™
Shipping ConditionRoom Temperature
System TypeMicroSEQ™ ID
Test Time15 min
Unit SizeEach
Contents & Storage
Contents: One bottle of reagent.

Store the PrepMan Ultra Sample Preparation Reagent, at room temperature. Do not freeze or autoclave the PrepMan Ultra Sample Preparation Reagent.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Where is the DNA layer after using the PrepMan Ultra Sample Preparation Reagent (P/N 4318930)?

After the final step of centrifugation, the DNA is in the supernatant. The supernatant should not be discarded. The pellet contains protein and other cellular components that are digested during the 10 minute incubation of the lysate at 100 deg C. For more information please refer to the PrepMan Ultra Sample Prep Reagent Protocol.

Why is it important to dilute the final supernatant when using PrepMan Ultra Sample Preparation Reagent?

The final supernatant must be diluted at least 1:10 to minimize the amount of potential inhibitors from the sample and from the PrepMan Ultra Sample Preparation Reagent (P/N 4318930). In some cases, highly concentrated cultures (at about 10E8 cfu/ml or more) or residual PrepMan Ultra reagent can form gel-like masses that may inhibit PCR.

What is the purpose of performing pre-enrichment on food samples for isolation of DNA with PrepMan Ultra reagents?

Without performing any specific pre-enrichment step on certain food samples like meat, the use of the PrepMan Ultra Sample Preparation Reagent (P/N 4318930) will not enable the reduction of many forms of PCR inhibitors such as fats, tissues and particulates. Thus, pre-enrichment significantly reduces the detection of false positive signal from dead or nonpathogenic cells in food samples. Improper pre-enrichment steps can hamper the process of extracting DNA of the highest purity and affect the performance of TaqMan Pathogen Detections kits for Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes, Campylobacter jejuni, E. coli 0157:H7, or MicroSeq kits.