Rapid Mycoplasma Detection Made Easy with the GenieColor Kit
Maintaining the integrity of your cell cultures is crucial for reliable research outcomes. Mycoplasma contamination is a hidden threat in many labs, capable of altering cell growth, metabolism, and experimental results. The GenieColor Mycoplasma Detection Kit from Assay Genie provides a fast, accurate, and easy-to-use solution for detecting mycoplasma in your cell cultures.
Why Mycoplasma Detection Matters
Mycoplasma are small bacteria that can silently contaminate cell cultures. Unlike other contaminants, they are difficult to detect without specific assays. Even low levels of mycoplasma can affect:
- Cellular metabolism
- Gene expression
- Drug response studies
- Overall experimental reproducibility
Early detection is essential to maintain lab efficiency and ensure trustworthy data.
Key Features of the GenieColor Mycoplasma Detection Kit
The GenieColor Kit is designed to make mycoplasma testing simple and reliable. Its standout features include:
- Visual Colour Change Detection: Pink-to-yellow colour change indicates the presence of mycoplasma without the need for expensive instruments.
- One-Step Protocol: Add 1 µL of cell culture supernatant to the reaction system, incubate at 65°C for 1 hour, and read the results.
- Broad Detection Range: Detects up to 40 mycoplasma species, including 8 strains commonly found in cell cultures.
- Compatibility: Works with various adherent and suspension cells, as well as different media and serum types.
- Anti-Contamination System: Prevents false positives from aerosolized amplification products, ensuring trustworthy results.
Benefits of Using the GenieColor Kit
Choosing the GenieColor Mycoplasma Detection Kit brings multiple advantages:
- Fast Results: Obtain accurate results in just 1 hour, accelerating lab workflows.
- Simple and User-Friendly: No specialised equipment needed; the colourimetric readout makes interpretation easy.
- Cost-Effective: A more affordable alternative to PCR or ELISA-based detection.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for academic research, biopharmaceutical production, and diagnostic labs.
- Reliable Performance: High sensitivity and specificity ensure dependable results across different laboratory conditions.
Applications in the Lab
The GenieColor Kit is ideal for various lab settings, including:
- Research Laboratories: Safeguard the integrity of cell cultures used in experiments.
- Biopharmaceutical Production: Ensure purity of cell lines for protein and therapeutic development.
- Clinical Diagnostics: Verify absence of mycoplasma contamination in samples and assays.
Conclusion
The GenieColor Mycoplasma Detection Kit offers a fast, reliable, and user-friendly solution for maintaining clean and healthy cell cultures. Its visual readout, broad detection range, and ease of use make it a must-have tool for labs that prioritise accuracy and efficiency.
Ensure your cell cultures are mycoplasma-free and keep your research on track with the GenieColor Kit. Click here to view the kits.