Spiroplasma DNA Detection Kit (qPCR), BP-QN299, provides qualitative detection of Spiroplasma contamination in biopharmaceutical materials using probe-based qPCR with an internal control.
Spiroplasma DNA Detection Kit (qPCR), BP-QN299
Product information published by Zhuhai Biori Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Features
- Probe-based qPCR assay targeting conserved Spiroplasma 16S rRNA regions.
- Internal control supports extraction-efficiency evaluation and amplification-inhibition monitoring.
- UDG enzyme helps prevent amplification-product carryover contamination.
- Manual-stated detection limit: up to 10 CFU/mL when used with BIORI nucleic acid extraction or purification reagent kits.
- 50 reactions per kit.
Application
- Qualitative detection of Spiroplasma contamination in production raw materials and cell banks.
- Testing of viral seeds and viral or cellular harvest solutions.
- Testing of therapeutic cells in research-use workflows.
Components
| Component | Specification (50 Reactions) |
|---|---|
| Spi qPCR MIX | 1.0 mL × 1 tube |
| Spi Positive Control | 1.5 mL × 2 tubes |
| Spi Negative Control | 1.5 mL × 2 tubes |
| Spi Internal Control | 1.0 mL × 1 tube |
| Instructions | 1 copy |
Shipping and Storage
| Condition | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Shipping Temperature | Ship frozen on dry ice or with validated frozen cold-chain packaging. |
| Storage Temperature | ≤ -18°C, protected from light. |
| Shelf Life | 24 months. Avoid more than 7 freeze-thaw cycles. |
Data
Performance Data
Spiroplasma DNA Detection Kit (qPCR) | Catalog No. BP-QN299-50
A product-specific validation study evaluated analytical sensitivity for Spiroplasma citri, cross-reactivity with non-target DNA materials, and performance across common matrices.
Key Performance at a Glance
| Perf |
Sele |
|---|---|
| Limi |
10 CFU/ |
| Cros |
14 non- |
| Matr |
6 sour |
Analytical Sensitivity
Observed in this validation study: at 10 CFU/mL, Spiroplasma citri was detected in 24 of 24 replicates.
| Stra |
Conc |
Dete |
|---|---|---|
| Spir |
10 | 24/ |
Cross-Reactivity
Observed in this validation study: both replicates were negative for each of the 14 evaluated non-target DNA materials.
| No. | Samp |
Repl |
Repl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hi5 | Nega |
Nega |
| 2 | Sf9 | Nega |
Nega |
| 3 | Clos |
Nega |
Nega |
| 4 | SP2/ |
Nega |
Nega |
| 5 | C6 | Nega |
Nega |
| 6 | E. coli | Nega |
Nega |
| 7 | Pseu |
Nega |
Nega |
| 8 | Myco |
Nega |
Nega |
| 9 | Myco |
Nega |
Nega |
| 10 | Micr |
Nega |
Nega |
| 11 | Cuti |
Nega |
Nega |
| 12 | Stre |
Nega |
Nega |
| 13 | HeLa | Nega |
Nega |
| 14 | Vero | Nega |
Nega |
Matrix Interference
The selected tables retain results for spiked matrices and their corresponding unspiked matrix controls.
| No. | Matr |
Resu |
Resu |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RPMI 1640 + Spir |
30.41 | 30.33 |
| 2 | DMEM + Spir |
30.34 | 30.37 |
| 3 | Myco |
30.11 | 29.76 |
| 4 | DMEM (20% FBS) + Spir |
29.61 | 29.32 |
| 5 | PBS + Spir |
30.25 | 30.35 |
| 6 | DMEM (20% FBS + 10% DMSO) + Spir |
30.00 | 29.91 |
| 7 | Kit nega |
29.90 | 29.59 |
| No. | Matr |
Resu |
Resu |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1640 | Nega |
Nega |
| 2 | DMEM | Nega |
Nega |
| 3 | Myco |
Nega |
Nega |
| 4 | DMEM (20% FBS) | Nega |
Nega |
| 5 | PBS | Nega |
Nega |
| 6 | DMEM (20% FBS + 10% DMSO) | Nega |
Nega |
Study Scope and Limitations
Results apply to S. citri, the evaluated non-target panel, matrices, and study conditions. This selected upload version does not make a universal Spiroplasma coverage claim. Users should verify suitability with their own organism, sample matrix, and workflow.