Virus Detection in Blood Serum
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.