Source / Ingredients

BSA from bovine serum (Bos taurus) or recombinant BSA produced in Chinese hamster ovary cells; recombinant Taq polymerase from E. coli

Applications

Specific detection of viable Legionella bacteria by PCR

Features

Kit features the viability dye PMA, which covalently binds to dead cell DNA and prevents its amplification by PCR. Also contains a PCR Master Mix containing EvaGreen, a bright real-time PCR dye, and hot-start Cheetah Taq. Includes primers specific for Legionella pneumophila.

Handling

Protect from light;