Abstract:
A method for preparing a nucleic acid sample for nucleic acid sequencing includes amplifying a nucleic acid target sequence using a primer bound to a first capture substrate; capturing an amplified nucleic acid product by the first capture substrate; generating at least one sequencing ladder from the amplified nucleic acid product using at least one sequencing primer; capturing the at least one sequencing ladder by hybridizing the at least one sequencing ladder to a complementary capture compound on a second capture substrate; and removing the at least one sequencing ladder from the second capture substrate. The first and/or second capture substrate may include a magnetic particle. Other methods, workflows, kits, and computer program media for nucleic acid sample preparation are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Devices and methods for detecting microbial contaminants, such as bacteria and fungi, in fluids such as drinking water, pharmaceutical solutions and tissue culture media are provided. More particularly, provided are filtration devices for capture and processing of microorganisms from fluids, and improved methods for recovery, lysis and detection of microorganisms based on a combination of physical disruption with small beads and lysis solutions.