Vircell Amplirun

Borrelia burgdorferi (PCR Control)

Bacteriology

Purified DNA of Borrelia burgdorferi to be used to control in vitro diagnosis techniques based on nucleic acid amplification.

Specifications

Product Borrelia burgdorferi (PCR Control)
Product code MBC076
Manufacturer Vircell Microbiologists (Spain)
Technique Amplirun DNA Control
Quantity ± 12.500 copies per µl, once reconstituted in 100 µl sterile bidistilled water

Description

Bacteria of the genus Borrelia are highly motile spirochetes with a Gram-negative bacterial type cell wall, that grow under microaerophilic or anaerobic conditions. Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato is the causal agent of Lyme disease and includes three human-pathogenic species: B. burgdorferi sensu stricto, B. afzelii and B. garinii. The three species are present in Europe, while only the former is found in North America. They are transmitted to humans by the bite of ticks.