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PCR contamination: amplification in negative control



PCR contamination: amplification in negative control

PCR product band is observed in agarose gel electrophoresis from a negative control.

Solution:
1. Work in a pre-PCR workspace ( i.e. PCR station with UV light) to avoid contamination from previously amplified DNA
2. Put on a fresh pair of gloves when begining work PCRs. Change gloves frequently.
3. Prepare your own sets of reagents and store them in small aliquots. When preparing these reagents, use RNase? DNase free and steriled tubes.
4. It is best to add all components of the reaction to the microfuge tube before adding the template DNA.
5. Whenever possible, include a positive control as well as a negative control that contains all the components of the PCR except the template DNA.

Last update 28-Feb-2002, Rating Fair of 4 votes.


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By henry on 06-Mar-2008
i am getting Band in negative control,i hvae changed all reagents, still i am getting band. any idea..
henry
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By vandana on 12-Jul-2007
I'm trying with different conc in cocktail preparation but not getting amplification after PCR is over. where could be the mistake?
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By wei on 31-Oct-2005
Try using it with the advantage CDNA pol from Clontech. It worked for me. You may have to change the PCR parameters a bit though, depending on your system.
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By kelp on 01-Sep-2005
I have used the kit from Clontech without the advantage genomic polymerase mix along with the kit, And had got a satisfied results. So, I do not think it is necessary.
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By suki on 17-Feb-2004
try using different blunt ended enzymes to digest your DNA. Perhaps the enzymes in the kit do not cut close to your gene primer site. Also make sure that your DNA is clean and properly digested. Good luck!!
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By Hammou OUBRAHIM on 28-Feb-2002
Hi every one,

I am currently using genome walker kit from Clontech and advanced genomic PCR kit. I am not sucessfull to get any PCR products. Your suggestions are welcome.

Thanks in advance

Hammou
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