PIKA 4everyone Megasphaera Beer Spoiler PCR Test Kit

Highlights

• Test beer samples for Megasphaera spoilage bacteria in two hours
• Real-Time PCR test delivers quantitative, objective results
• Automatic analysis with Open qPCR allows anyone to run tests

Description

Megasphaera spoils beer by producing a putrid, fecal smell. Because it is an anaerobic bacteria extremeley sensitive to oxygen, it is difficult to detect by enrichment alone.

The PIKA 4e Megasphaera test kit screens for and quantifies all Megasphaera species. Includes all reagents needed to extract and amplify DNA using Real-Time PCR. 48 reactions/test kit.

Detected Species

Specifications

Easy Workflow

• 20 minutes hands-on time.
• Samples may be directly tested for 2 hour results.
• Pre-enrichment with PCR-grade FastOrange increases sensitivity & degrades dead cells.

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