R 302 80 21 microproof-SARS-CoV-2-Screening

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microproof®

SARS-CoV-2 Screening Kit


Quick Guide
- 5‘Nuclease -
Order no. R 302 80 (L) Version 1, May 2020

PCR kit for the qualitative detection of the E gene (SARS-related coronavirus) using real-time PCR instruments.
Before starting, it is strongly recommended to read the entire product manual available on our website.
The Process Control (white cap) contains a stabilized solution of bacteriophage MS2 to be used as
preparation/internal amplification control. Before starting the RNA extraction procedure, it is recommended
to add 5 µl Process Control to each sample or the respective volume to the prepared lysis mix of the Magnetic
Preparation Kit VI (order no. S 400 20.1 L), the Sample Preparation Kit IV (order no. S 400 16) or other suitable
extraction kits.

PROGRAM SETUP
Program your real-time PCR instrument before setting up the PCR reactions. Select the following channels:
u FAM (E gene; SARS-related coronavirus) and ROX (Process Control).

95 °C Reverse Transcription: 1 cycle


Step 1: 50 °C for 30 min
Pre-incubation: 1 cycle
60 °C
Step 2: 95 °C for 5 min
50 °C Amplification: 45 cycles
30 min | 5 min 5 sec | 40 sec* Step 1 : 95 °C for 5 sec
Step 2*: 60 °C for 40 sec
1 cycle 1 cycle 45 cycles
* Fluorescence detection
For some real-time PCR instruments the probe quencher as well as the usage of a passive reference dye has
to be specified. This kit contains probes with a non-fluorescent “dark” quencher and no passive reference dye.

DATA INTERPRETATION
Verify results of positive (Control Template) and negative (Negative Control) controls, before interpreting sample
results. Always compare samples to positive and negative control. Review data from each channel and interpret
results as described in the table.

FAM ROX Result Interpretation

+ + or -
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Positive for SARS-related coronavirus


- + Negative for SARS-related coronavirus

- - Invalid (Note: Expected result if H2O PCR-grade is used as template)

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PREPARATION OF THE RT-PCR MIX
Take appropriate precautions to prevent contamination, e.g. by using filter tips and wearing gloves.
Thaw reagents, mix (do not vortex!), and briefly spin vials before opening.
Reverse transcriptase is a very temperature-sensitive enzyme. It is recommended to use a cooling block (at
4 °C) to avoid degradation of the Enzyme Solution (red cap).
After usage, store the enzyme solution immediately at -15 to -25 °C.

1. PREPARE RT-PCR MIX


Add 14 µl of Master Mix (yellow cap) and 1 µl Enzyme Solution (red cap)
for each reaction to a suitable tube
(n samples + 2 controls + at least one additional reaction to cover pipetting loss).
Mix carefully but thoroughly by pipetting up and down. +14 µl + 1 µl

2. ADD RT-PCR MIX


Pipet 15 µl of prepared RT-PCR mix into each strip or plate well.
+15 µl

3. ADD SAMPLES AND CONTROLS


Pipet 10 µl of samples, Negative Control (orange cap) or
Control Template (purple cap) into respective wells.
+10 µl

4. SEAL
Seal strips/plate accurately.

5. CENTRIFUGE
Briefly spin strips/plate in a suitable centrifuge.

6. START REAL-TIME PCR RUN


Cycle samples as described above.

microproof® R 302 80 (L) Made in Germany


SARS-CoV-2 Kit for 96 (480) reactions
Screening Kit Store kit at -15 to -25 °C
BIOTECON Diagnostics GmbH | Hermannswerder 17, 14473 Potsdam, Germany | +49 331 2300 200 | www.bc-diagnostics.com

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