Abstract:
Methods are described for the rapid, simultaneous and quantitative PCR detection of pathogenic Salmonella spp. and E. coli O157: H7 nucleic acid sequences in a sample in real-time. The detection method is fast, accurate and suitable for high throughput applications. Convenient, user-friendly and reliable diagnostic kits are also described for the simultaneous detection of Salmonella and E. coli O157: H7 in food samples and on surfaces.
Abstract:
A method is described for the real-time detection of Salmonella species in foods and on surfaces. Salmonella are enriched in media to increase their cell density prior to analysis. DNA is recovered by lysis in the presence of azide, proteinase K, and detergent. Real-time detection of Salmonella species is performed in a PCR reaction using gene specific primers and a cleavable chimeric fluorescent probe. The method also describes an internal control to confirm the efficiency of nucleic acid amplification and detection. The method is amenable to medium and high throughput analysis.
Abstract:
A method is described for the real-time detection of Salmonella species in foods and on surfaces. Salmonella are enriched in media to increase their cell density prior to analysis. DNA is recovered by lysis in the presence of azide, proteinase K, and detergent. Real-time detection of Salmonella species is performed in a PCR reaction using gene specific primers and a cleavable chimeric fluorescent probe. The method also describes an internal control to confirm the efficiency of nucleic acid amplification and detection. The method is amenable to medium and high throughput analysis.