Collection, Stabilisation & Deactivation Enrichment
Sample Collection
Sample collection and stabilisation (preservation) prior to extraction and analysis is a must and can be problematic in all healthcare settings including veterinary and clinical applications .
Processing methods can create aerosols which present an infection exposure risk for healthcare workers and laboratory staff. When not collected appropriately the sample might not work at all. A sample inactivation step that is currently required ahead of the sample being analysed, adds to the sample preparation time and therefore adds a delay in getting the result which can be urgent in some cases.
RapiPREP CSD* provides an elegant solution to these issues by inactivating the sample on contact. It saves time in the laboratory as there is no requirement for additional inactivation steps, the sample can immediately be processed therefore reducing the turnaround time of results.
Sample Enrichment
Sample enrichment is a challenging and vital first-step of successful sample preparation and analysis. MicrosensDx's Polymer Exclusion invention and know how allows microorganisms (and fragments thereof) in a sample to be concentrated by precipitation.
Microbes are deposited onto a solid surface, in the presence of proprietary reagents with large area deposition. A major advantage is that the process can be automated using the same platforms used in nucleic acid extraction processes.
Applications can include culture-free microorganism enrichment in blood, gastro-intestinal (stool), respiratory and microbiome samples. With utility in areas including neuroscience, cardiovascular, TB and sepsis.
Contact us to discuss and explore your sample enrichment challenges - we'd love to help.
To find out more about RapiPREP CSD, contact us at info@microsensdx.com
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