33840 - Protocol (48 reactions)
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1. Table 1 Negative Control PCR Preparation PCR Components Volume Per PCR Reaction 8 uL Nuclease Free Water Total Volume 20 uL 2 Prepare the PCR reaction for sample detection as shown in Table 2 below The recommended amount of sample DNA to be used is 2 5 uL However a volume between 1 and 5 uL of sample DNA may be used as template Adjust the final volume of the PCR reaction to 20 uL using the Nuclease Free Water provided Table 2 HIV Proviral DNA Assay PCR Preparation PCR Components Volume Per PCR Reaction Nuclease Free Water 5 5 uL Sample DNA 2 5 uL Total Volume 20 uL 3 For each PCR set prepare one positive control PCR as shown in Table 3 below Table 3 Positive Control PCR Preparation PCR Components Volume Per PCR Reaction Nuclease Free Water 3 uL 20 uL Total Volume C HIV Proviral DNA PCR Assay Programming 1 Program the thermocylcer according to the program shown in Table 4 below 2 Run one step PCR Table 4 HIV Proviral DNA PCR Assay Assay Program PCR Cycle Step Temperature Duration Cycle 1 Step 1 95 C 3 min Step 1 94 C 15 sec Cycle 2 40x Step 2 60 C 30 sec Step 3 72 C 45 sec Cycle 3 Step 1 72 C 5 min Cycle 4 Step 1 4 C 0 D HIV Proviral DNA PCR Assay Interpretation e For the analysis of the PCR data the entire 20 uL PCR reaction should be loaded on a 1X TAE 22. Agarose DNA gel along with 10 uL of Norgen s DNA Marker provided e The PCR products should be resolved on the 1X TAE 2 Agarose gel at 150V for 30 minutes Gel running time will vary depending on an electrophoresis apparatus Valid Test Run e Positive Sample A sample is determined to be positive only when o Sample lanes shows the 142 bp band corresponding to the HIV Proviral DNA target amplicon o Positive Control shows the 142 bp band o Negative Control shows no bands e Negative Sample A sample is determined to be negative only when o Sample lanes contain no bands o Positive Control shows the 142 bp band o Negative Control shows no bands Invalid Test Run e A test run is invalid if o The run has not been completed o Positive Control does not show the 142 bp band o Negative Control shows any amplification M 107 10 10 10 103 102 20 2 Nes wy 2000 1500 1000 750 500 300 150 Figure 1 A representative 1X TAE 2 agarose gel showing the amplification of HIV The size of the HIV target amplicon corresponds to the 142 bp band represented by the provided DNA Marker M No amplification of the target is observed in with the Negative Control E Specificity The specificity of Norgen s HIV Proviral DNA PCR Kit is first and foremost ensured by the selection of the HIV Proviral DNA specific primers as well as the selection of stringent reaction conditions The primers were checked for possible homologies to all GenB
3. ank published sequences by sequence comparison analysis The specific detectability of all relevant strains has thus been ensured by a database alignment and by PCR amplification with the following commonly found pathogens Pneumocystis jirovecii Neisseria gonorrhoea Chlamydia trachomatis Norovirus West Nile Virus F Linear Range e The linear range analytical measurement of Norgen s HIV Proviral DNA PCR Kit was determined by analysing a dilution series of an HIV proviral DNA quantification standard ranging from 1 x 10 copies ul to 1 x 10 copies ul e Each dilution has been tested in replicates n 4 using Norgen s HIV Proviral DNA PCR Kit on 1X TAE 1 7 Agarose gel e The linear range of Norgen s HIV Proviral DNA PCR Kit PCR Kit has been determined to cover concentrations from 1 x 10 copies ul to at least 1 x 10 copies ul of isolated DNA G Technical Support Contact our Technical Support Team between the hours of 8 30 and 5 30 Eastern Standard Time at 905 227 8848 or Toll Free at 1 866 667 4362 Technical support can also be obtained from our website www norgenbiotek com or through email at techsupport norgenbiotek com Product Use Restriction Norgen s HIV Proviral DNA PCR Kit is intended for use by professional users such as technicians and biologists experienced and trained in molecular biological techniques including PCR and in vitro diagnostic procedures Good laboratory practice is essential for the proper
4. blood test such as in the case of low viral load in patients undergoing treatment or suppressive therapy Finally HIV proviral DNA detection is very useful for HIV diagnosis in infants under 2 years of age born to infected mothers Product Description Norgen s HIV Proviral DNA PCR Kit is a research use only test based on the use of end point PCR technology for the detection of HIV proviral DNA The kit includes Master Mix and primers for the specific amplification of a 142 bp region of the HIV proviral DNA In addition the kit contains a positive and a negative control to confirm the integrity of the kit reagents The detection of HIV proviral DNA is based on end point PCR technology utilizing polymerase chain reaction PCR for the amplification of specific HIV proviral DNA sequences For analysis of the PCR data the PCR reaction is loaded on an agarose DNA gel along with the provided DNA marker for qualitative analysis Norgen s HIV proviral DNA PCR Kit was developed and validated to be used with the following PCR instruments e Qiagen Rotor Gene Q e BioRad iCycler Kit Components Component Product 33840 48 preps 2X PCR Master Mix 1 mL HIV Proviral DNA Primer Set Mix 300 uL HIV Proviral DNA Positive Control 100 uL Nuclease Free Water 1 25 mL DNA Ladder 200 uL Product Insert 1 Storage Conditions and Product Stability e The HIV Proviral DNA PCR Kit is shipped on dry ice The components of the ki
5. fy 3430 Schmon Parkway N O 2 G F N Thorold ON Canada L2V 4Y6 p Phone 905 227 8848 BIOTEK wie CORPORATION Fax 905 227 1061 Email techsupport norgenbiotek com HIV Proviral DNA PCR Kit Product Insert Product 33840 Background Information Human immunodeficiency virus HIV is a lentivirus a member of the retrovirus family that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome AIDS a condition in humans in which the immune system begins to fail leading to life threatening opportunistic infections Infection with HIV occurs by the transfer of bodily fluids including blood semen vaginal fluid pre ejaculate or breast milk The lifecycle of HIV consists of the injection of its RNA into human cells and conversion into complementary DNA cDNA via reverse transcription The integration of cDNA strands into the host cell genome is known as the proviral form of HIV The mRNA that is transcribed from the proviral DNA is used to create new viral proteins that are used to build new viruses thereby completing the replication process Within hours of infection proviral DNA is present This initial stage of HIV infection prior to antibody response is known as an acute HIV infection Testing for proviral DNA is used to determine if an individual who has had high risk exposure with someone known to have HIV has contracted it themselves thus shortening the window period for testing Moreover HIV proviral DNA test could help resolve inconclusive
6. performance of this kit Ensure that the purity of the kit and reactions is maintained at all times and closely monitor all reagents for contamination Do not use any reagents that appear to be contaminated Ensure that appropriate specimen collection transport storage and processing techniques are followed for optimal performance of this test The presence of PCR inhibitors may cause false negative or invalid results Potential mutations within the target regions of the HIV Proviral DNA genome covered by the primers in this kit may result in failure to detect the presence of the pathogen The respective user is liable for any and all damages resulting from application of Norgen s HIV Proviral DNA PCR Kit for use deviating from the intended use as specified in the user manual All products sold by Norgen Biotek are subjected to extensive quality control procedures and are warranted to perform as described when used correctly Any problems should be reported immediately The kit contents are for laboratory use only and they must be stored in the laboratory and must not be used for purposes other than intended The kit contents are unfit for consumption Norgen Biotek Corp 3430 Schmon Parkway Thorold ON Canada L2V 4Y6 Phone 905 227 8848 Fax 905 227 1061 Toll Free in North America 1 866 667 4362 2014 Norgen Biotek Corp P133840 1
7. s within the target regions of the HIV Proviral DNA genome covered by the primers in this kit may result in failure to detect the presence of the pathogen e Good laboratory practice is essential for the proper performance of this kit Ensure that the purity of the kit and reactions is maintained at all times and closely monitor all reagents for contamination Do not use any reagents that appear to be contaminated e Ensure that appropriate specimen collection transport storage and processing techniques are followed for optimal performance of this test Instructions for Use A Sample Preparation Purified DNA is the starting material for Norgen s HIV Proviral DNA PCR Kit The quality of the DNA template will have a major impact on the performance of the diagnostic test The user must ensure that the method used for DNA purification is compatible with end point PCR technology We recommend the use of Norgen s purification kits for DNA isolation including Norgen s Blood Genomic DNA Isolation Mini Kit Cat 46300 If using a different spin column based sample preparation procedure that includes ethanol based wash buffers a column drying step consisting of centrifugation for 10 minutes at 14 000 x g 14 000 RPM using a new collection tube is highly recommended prior to the elution of the DNA This will help to prevent the carry over of any ethanol into the purified DNA as ethanol is known to be a strong inhibitor of PCR Ensure that an
8. t should be frozen upon arrival If one or more of the components is not frozen when the kit is received or if any of the components have been compromised during shipment please contact Norgen Biotek for assistance e All kit components should be stored at 20 C upon arrival Repeated thawing and freezing gt 2 x of the Master Mix and Positive Control should be avoided as this may affect the performance of the assay If the reagents are to be used only intermittently they should be frozen in aliquots These reagents should remain stable for at least 1 year when stored at the specified conditions Customer Supplied Reagents and Equipment Appropriate End point PCR Instrument DNA Purification Kit o The kit is compatible with all DNA purification kits that yield high quality inhibitor free DNA o Recommended Purification Kit Norgen Biotek s purification kits for DNA isolation including Blood Genomic DNA Isolation Mini Kit Cat 46300 Disposable powder free gloves Benchtop microcentrifuge Micropipettors Sterile pipette tips with filters PCR tubes Vortex mixer Agarose gel electrophoresis apparatus UV transilluminator with suitable gel documentation system Quality Control In accordance with Norgen s ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified Quality Management System each lot of Norgen s HIV Proviral DNA PCR Kit is tested against predetermined specifications to ensure consistent product quality Warnings and Precautions Follow
9. universal precautions All patient specimens should be considered as potentially infectious and handled accordingly Ensure that a suitable lab coat disposable gloves and protective goggles are worn when handling specimens and kit reagents Use sterile pipette tips with filters Use proper pipetting techniques and maintain the same pipetting pattern throughout the procedure to ensure optimal and reproducible values As contamination of patient specimens or reagents can produce erroneous results it is essential to use aseptic techniques Pipette and handle reagents carefully to avoid mixing of the samples Do not use supplies and equipment across the dedicated areas of i specimen extraction ii reaction set up and iii amplification detection No cross movement should be allowed between the different areas Personal protective equipment such as laboratory coats and disposable gloves should be area specific Store and extract positive material specimens controls and amplicons separately from all other reagents and add it to the reaction mix in a spatially separated facility Dispose of unused kit reagents and human specimens according to local provincial or federal regulations Do not substitute or mix reagents from different kit lots or from other manufacturers Do not use components of the kit that have passed their expiration date The presence of PCR inhibitors may cause false negative or invalid results e Potential mutation
10. y traces of ethanol from the sample preparation steps are eliminated prior to the elution of the DNA B PCR Assay Preparation Notes e Before use suitable amounts of all PCR components should be completely thawed at room temperature mixed by gentle vortexing or by pipetting and centrifuged briefly e Work quickly on ice e The amount of 2X PCR Master Mix provided is enough for up to 64 PCR reactions 48 sample PCR 8 positive control PCR and 8 no template control PCR e For every PCR run one reaction containing HIV Proviral DNA Positive Control and one reaction as no template control must be included for proper interpretation of results e The recommended minimum number of DNA samples tested per PCR run is 6 e Using a lower volume of sample DNA than recommended may affect the sensitivity of the HIV Proviral DNA Limit of Detection e To avoid any contamination while preparing the PCR assay follow the order outlined in Tables 1 2 and 3 below to prepare the Negative Control Detection Assay and Positive Control 1 Prepare the Negative Control PCR Table 1 2 Prepare the HIV Proviral DNA Assay PCR Table 2 3 Prepare the Positive Control PCR Table 3 e To further avoid contamination add the components to the PCR tubes in the order shown in the tables below ie 1 Nuclease free water 2 Master Mix 3 Primer Set and 4 the Sample DNA or Positive Control 1 For each PCR set prepare one no template control PCR as shown in Table 1 below
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