MycoStrip® 2.0 is a simple test that requires no special lab equipment, is highly sensitive and provides clear results, with no false positives. Furthermore, with results in less than an hour, MycoStrip® 2.0 allows you to swiftly start treating the contaminated cell culture.
Available in 10/20/50 tests with cassettes
and 50/100 tests without cassettes
Key features of MycoStrip®
➔ Simple
Easy to perform and, unlike most other mycoplasma detection assays, no special lab equipment is required.
➔ Fast
15 minutes of hands-on time and results in 30 minutes. No time-consuming DNA extraction or gel electrophoresis required.
➔ Clear
Fast and easy-to-interpret results that appear within 2 - 5 minutes, as 1 or 2 bands on the strip, representing a negative or positive result, respectively.
- One band - negative for mycoplasma
- Two bands - positive for mycoplasma
➔ Specific
MycoStrip® 2.0 is designed to specifically detect Mycoplasma and Acholeplasma species, including those that most commonly contaminate cell culture. MycoStrip® 2.0 identifies additional mollicute genera (see list here). Importantly, there is no cross‑reactivity with other bacterial, fungal or mammalian DNA.
➔ Sensitive
MycoStrip®2.0 now detects as little as 1 genome copie (GC)/μl (~ 1 CFU/ml)*, thus enabling early detection of mycoplasmas contamination before it can compromise experimental outcomes.
➔ Robust
Compatible with various heating devices, including thermocyclers, dry baths, and water baths, for flexible and reliable assay setup. MycoStrip®2.0 features improved tolerance to temperature variations.
➔ Sustainable
Available in a cassette-free version to reduce plastic consumption and minimize laboratory waste.