Sample Preparation Kits
For use with our PCR rapid detection systems, BIOTECON Diagnostics has developed fast and easy-to-use DNA extraction kits. The foodproof® ShortPrep, StarPrep, Sample Preparation and Magnetic Preparation Kits conveniently assist you in efficiently working with all types of sample matrices, including difficult complex samples.
ShortPrep: rapid purification
- foodproof ShortPrep I Kit (for Gram-negative bacteria)
- foodproof ShortPrep II Kit (for Gram-positive bacteria)
StarPrep: bulk purification
- foodproof StarPrep One Kit (for Gram-negative bacteria)
- foodproof StarPrep One 8-Strip Kit (for Gram-negative bacteria)
- foodproof StarPrep Two Kit (for Gram-positive bacteria, Yeast and Mold)
- foodproof StarPrep Two 8-Strip Kit (for Gram-positive bacteria)
- foodproof StarPrep Six 8-Strip Kit (for Yeast and Mold)
- foodproof StarPrep Three Kit (for STEC, Salmonella, Vibrio and Beer)
- foodproof StarPrep Five Kit (for animal DNA)
Sample Preparation: high quality column purification
- foodproof Sample Preparation Kit III (for plant and animal DNA)
- foodproof Sample Preparation Kit IV (for viral DNA and RNA)
Magnetic Preparation: automated purification
- foodproof Magnetic Preparation Kit I (for Gram-negative bacteria)
- foodproof Magnetic Preparation Kit II (for Gram-positive bacteria)
- foodproof Magnetic Preparation Kit III (for plant and animal DNA)
- foodproof Magnetic Preparation Kit IV (for Enterobacteriaceae plus Cronobacter)
foodproof® Magnetic Preparation Kit II
The Magnetic Preparation Kit II is designed for automated DNA extraction from enriched food samples of Gram-positive bacteria (e.g. Listeria spp.).
Principle
- Cells are lysed with the Magnetic Preparation Kit II lysis buffer.
- Extracted DNA is bound to magnetic beads, and washed to remove proteins and other cellular contaminants.
- Purified DNA is then eluted from the magnetic beads and is ready to use.
Features
- Innovative magnetic bead technology for the isolation of highly purified DNA
- Optimized and validated for a wide range of food matrices, animal feed and environmental samples
- Validated in combination with devices from the foodproof RoboPrep Series

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