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For Research Use Only (RUO)
Product Description
SHENTEK® Residual E. coli DNA Quantitation Kit is designed for quantitative measurement of residual E. coli host cell DNA in a variety of biopharmaceutical products. The kit uses quantitative PCR (qPCR) to enable rapid and specific quantitation at the femtogram level. It is suitable for a broad range of sample types from in-process samples to final products. The kit includes an E. coli Control DNA traceable to a primary DNA reference standard and a ready-to-use qPCR mix. For nucleic acid extraction, refer to the SHENTEK® Residual Host Cell DNA Sample Preparation Kit User Guide (Product No. SK030203D100).
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Intended use | Quantitation of residual E. coli host cell DNA in biopharmaceutical samples (research use only). |
| Total reactions | Reagents for 100 reactions (as supplied with the kit). |
| Detection principle | Quantitative PCR (absolute quantitation using standard curve). |
| Dynamic range (standard curve) | Standard curve concentrations prepared: 3000, 300, 30, 3, 0.3, 0.03 pg/µL (recommended at least five concentration points). |
| Limit of quantitation / sensitivity | Reported sensitivity: femtogram level (kit statement). Practical lowest standard used: 0.03 pg/µL. |
| Reaction volume | qPCR reaction volume set to 30 µL (instrument setting described uses 30 µL). |
| qPCR cycling conditions | Activation: 95 °C 10:00 (1 cycle); Denaturation: 95 °C 00:15 (40 cycles); Annealing/extension: 60 °C 01:00 (read fluorescence during this step). |
| Analysis settings / threshold | Manual Ct with Threshold = 0.02; Automatic baseline recommended (ABI7500 SDS v1.4 example). |
| Negative and control acceptance criteria | ERC recovery rate acceptance: 50%–150%; NCS Ct should be larger than mean Ct of the lowest standard; NTC should be undetermined or Ct ≥ 35.00. |
| Storage stability | Kit components can be stored under appropriate conditions for up to 24 months (see individual component labels). |
| Compatible instruments | Compatible with common real-time PCR instruments including SHENTEK-96S, ABI 7500, Bio-Rad CFX96, LineGene 9600plus, Mx3000P, qTOWER3G, etc. |
Features
- High sensitivity: Enables quantitation at the femtogram level; lowest standard shown at 0.03 pg/µL.
- Traceable control: Includes E. coli Control DNA traceable to a primary DNA reference standard for reliable standard curve construction.
- Ready-to-use qPCR mix: Supplied E. coli qPCR MIX is provided in ready-to-use format to simplify reaction setup.
- Broad sample compatibility: Validated conceptually for a variety of biopharmaceutical sample types from in-process to final products (recommended to perform method validation for specific matrices).
- Instrument compatibility: Protocol and plate layouts provided for a range of common real-time PCR instruments.
Applications
- Quantitation of residual E. coli host cell DNA in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing
- In-process monitoring of residual host DNA during purification workflows
- Final product release testing (research use applications)
- Method validation and assay development for host cell DNA quantitation
Kit Contents
Attention
• For Research Use Only (RUO) — not for diagnostic procedures.
• Read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and follow handling and disposal instructions.
• Wear appropriate PPE: protective eyewear, mask, lab coat and gloves.
• Prevent contamination: use RNase/DNase-free consumables, low-retention filter tips, UV-decontaminate surfaces and pipettes, and use separate areas for pre- and post-amplification steps.
• Thaw reagents at 2–8 °C or on ice, vortex and briefly centrifuge before use.
• Store kit components at -20 °C and protect light-sensitive reagents as indicated.
• Include at least five standard concentrations for a reliable standard curve and perform method validation for your sample matrix.
• Acceptable ERC recovery range: 50%–150%; verify NTC is undetermined or Ct ≥ 35 and NCS Ct is larger than mean Ct of lowest standard.
• Follow instrument-specific software and parameter settings for data analysis (example settings provided for ABI 7500 SDS v1.4).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Research Use Only
Research Use Only (RUO) – This product is intended for laboratory research purposes only and not for clinical or regulatory diagnostic use.
Not intended for use in USDA or FDA regulated diagnostic testing or official compliance testing.
When can I expect my order to ship?
Most orders are filled and shipped within 2-3 business days from the time they are received.
Our standard shipping usually take 2-5 days.
We also provide express shippping for time-sensitive deliveries.
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