Contamination Control Compass
Edition #08/2026

 

Informative Articles
Can inactivated mycoplasma standards be concentrated by centrifugation?

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Many mycoplasma testing workflows use centrifugation to achieve the required sensitivity of 10 CFU/ml or 100 GC/ml. But can inactivated mycoplasma particles be concentrated in the same way?

Our latest Technical Note investigates the centrifugation behaviour of inactivated 100CFU® Mycoplasma Standards and its implications for product-specific validation studies and external positive controls.

Download the free Technical Note to learn how these findings could impact your PCR-based mycoplasma testing workflow.

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Join us at ISCT Asia 2026 from September 2-5 in Singapore to explore practical QC solutions for cell and gene therapy applications.

From mycoplasma testing to vector copy number determination and AAV titer analysis, we look forward to discussing your QC challenges and identifying solutions for safe, reliable and efficient CGT products.

 

Have a question about PCR workflows, contamination control or mycoplasma testing?

Meet us at LAB-SUPPLY Dresden on September 8, 2026 and talk to our expert in person. Sometimes, a short conversation is all it takes to solve a persistent laboratory challenge.

Admission is free. We look forward to your visit!

 

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PCR, real-time PCR and digital PCR. Same principle. Three very different answers.

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PCR methods all amplify nucleic acids, but they are designed to answer different analytical questions. Knowing when to use conventional PCR, real-time PCR or digital PCR can improve your workflow and help you generate the results you actually need.

Our latest article explains the fundamentals of each method and helps you choose the right PCR technology for your application.

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Product Highlights
Mycoplasma testing for your PCR platform

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Whether you use real-time PCR or digital PCR, our Venor® Mycoplasma qPCR and Venor® Mycoplasma dPCR kits are designed to meet the updated requirements of Ph. Eur. 2.6.7 and USP <77>, while delivering highest sensitivity through the detection of both RNA and DNA.

And there’s more: a new assay for Bio-Rad ddPCR™ Systems is currently in beta testing. Want to be among the first to evaluate our upcoming ddPCR™ kit?

Contact us at support@minerva-biolabs.com.

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Change pipette tips frequently:

Even when working with the same sample, residual material can accumulate on the tip. Regular tip changes reduce carry-over and help prevent contamination throughout your workflow.

 

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