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    Microorganism and Virus Detection

    Virus Detection in Blood Serum

    Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed to detect viruses in blood serum using Ampdirect® to neutralize PCR inhibitors. This allows highly sensitive detection of viruses (or microorganisms) in blood serum with only simple pretreatment.

    Gene Amplification Reagent AmpdirectTM

    • DNA present in blood can be amplified directly.
    • No DNA extraction is required.
    • Thus, risk of cross contamination and/or procedural error is dramatically reduced.
    • Only small volumes of blood are necessary (0.5-1μl ).
    • Various anticoagulants (including sodium citrate, dipotassium EDTA, and sodium heparinate) can be used.
    • Blood (citrated or EDTA-treated blood is recommended) stored frozen for long periods can be analyzed.
    • Simplifies PCR methods resulting in its use in a broad range of routine applications including mass screening.