RapidFinder™ Poultry ID Kit

USER GUIDE

Real-time PCR detection of poultry DNA in food and feed

samples

for use with:

Applied Biosystems™ QuantStudio™ 5 Real‑Time PCR Instrument with Thermo
Scientific™ RapidFinder™ Analysis Software v1.2 or later
Applied Biosystems™ 7500 Fast Real‑Time PCR Instrument with Applied
Biosystems™ RapidFinder™ Express Software v2.0 or later

Catalog Number A24397

Publication Number MAN0009929
Revision D.0

For testing of Food and Environmental samples only.

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Revision history: Pub. No. MAN0009929

Revision Date Description
D.0 8 July 2021 • Added ISO certification
• Added QuantStudio™ 5 Real‑Time PCR Instrument with Thermo
Scientific™ RapidFinder™ Analysis Software v1.2 or later

C.0 7 August 2020 Updated the template. Minor edits throughout.

B.0 March 2015 • Updated specificity table
• Corrected volume of Positive Control
• Corrected quencher to NFQ-MGB

A.0 March 2014 New document

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 Contents

■ CHAPTER 1 Product information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Kit contents and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Materials required but not provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

■ CHAPTER 2 Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Input DNA requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Determine the number of reactions, then thaw the reagents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Set up the PCR reactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Set up and run the real-time PCR instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Analyze results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Interpretation of results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Quantitative analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

■ APPENDIX A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

■ APPENDIX B Supplemental information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Kit sensitivity and specificity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

UNE‑EN ISO 9001 certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
UNE‑EN ISO 14001 certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

■ APPENDIX C Good laboratory practices for PCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Plate layout suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

■ APPENDIX D Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chemical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Biological hazard safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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■ APPENDIX E Documentation and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Food Safety support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Customer and technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Limited product warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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 1 Product information

Product description
Identification of meat species present in food samples is an essential step for verification of origin
and traceability of raw materials, as well as for quality control of handling and cleaning processes in
production lines. The Thermo Scientific™ RapidFinder™ Poultry ID Kit enables real-time PCR detection
of poultry DNA that is present in food and feed samples. The kit detects blends containing ≥0.01% of
poultry DNA.
The kit includes:
• All reagents necessary for the real‐time PCR reaction—specific FAM™-labeled probe and primers
for poultry mitochondrial DNA, DNA polymerase enzyme, and other buffer components.
• An internal positive control (IPC)—VIC™-labeled probe, primers, and template, to monitor for PCR
inhibition.
• A Positive Control, to confirm poultry DNA detection.

Unknown samples and control samples are provided by the investigator.

Kit contents and storage

Table 1 RapidFinder™ Poultry ID Kit (Cat. No. A24397)

Component Amount (48 reactions) Storage[1]

Poultry Master Mix (yellow pad) 360 µL –20°C

General Master Mix (white pad) 600 µL 4°C

Positive Control (yellow cap) 60 µL –20°C

[1] See the expiration date on the box.

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 Chapter 1 Product information
1 Materials required but not provided

Materials required but not provided

Unless otherwise indicated, all materials are available through the Thermo Fisher Microbiology ordering
process. MLS: Fisher Scientific (fisherscientific.com) or other major laboratory supplier.
Catalog numbers that appear as links open the web pages for those products.

Item Source

Real-time PCR instrument, one of the following:

Applied Biosystems™ QuantStudio™ 5 Real‑Time PCR System Contact your local microbiology
RapidFinder™ Analysis Software v1.2 or later sales representative.

Applied Biosystems™ 7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System

RapidFinder™ Express Software v.2.0 or later

Equipment

Adjustable micropipettors (10 µL, 20 µL, 200 µL) Available through the Thermo
Fisher Microbiology ordering
Benchtop microcentrifuge with adaptors for PCR plates and/or tubes process. See thermofisher.com/
plastics for more information.
Laboratory mixer (Vortex mixer or equivalent)

Optical reaction plates and covers, or optical PCR tubes and caps

MicroAmp™ Fast Optical 96-Well Reaction Plate, 0.1 mL 4346907

MicroAmp™ Optical Adhesive Film, 100 covers 4311971

MicroAmp™ Fast 8-Tube Strip, 0.1 mL 4358293

(See below for caps.)

MicroAmp™ Optical 8-Cap Strips 4323032

Other plastics and consumables

Aerosol-resistant pipette tips Available through the Thermo

Fisher Microbiology ordering
1.5-mL nuclease-free microcentrifuge tubes process. See thermofisher.com/
plastics for more information.
Powder-free disposable gloves

Reagents

Nuclease-free water (not DEPC-Treated) AM9938

Recommended kits for DNA isolation, one of the following:

GMO Extraction Kit 4466336

For high-throughput isolation:

A24401
Lysis Buffer 1 + RNase for Food ID
4428176, 4480466
PrepSEQ™ Nucleic Acid Extraction Kit

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 2 Methods

Input DNA requirements

• Prepare the DNA sample with a method that allows processing of 10–20 g of food sample.
– For low-throughput, manual processing, use the GMO Extraction Kit.
– For high-throughput, automated processing, use Lysis Buffer 1 + RNase for Food ID and the
PrepSEQ™ Nucleic Acid Extraction Kit with the KingFisher™ mL Magnetic Particle Processor.
• Prepare at least one mock-purified sample as a negative extraction control, processed with the
same DNA isolation method that is used for test samples.
• Dilute the final DNA sample to 10 ng/µL for the PCR.

Determine the number of reactions, then thaw the reagents

1. Plan to include the following reactions:
• Single reactions for each test sample.
• Single control reactions.
– Positive Control (included in the kit).
– Negative extraction control (mock-purified samples).
– No-template control reactions; use nuclease-free water in place of sample DNA.

2. Thaw all reagents, vortex to mix thoroughly, then place on ice.

Set up the PCR reactions

1. Combine the following components for the number of reactions required plus 10% overage.

Component Volume per reaction

Poultry Master Mix (yellow pad) 7.5 µL
General Master Mix (white pad) 12.5 µL

2. Mix thoroughly by vortexing, then distribute 20 µL to each reaction well or tube.

3. Add 5 µL of DNA sample (10 ng/µL), mock-purified sample (negative extraction control),
nuclease-free water (no-template control), or Positive Control to the appropriate wells.

4. Seal each plate or tube, mix, then centrifuge briefly to bring the contents to the bottom.

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 Chapter 2 Methods
2 Set up and run the real-time PCR instrument

Set up and run the real-time PCR instrument

See the appropriate instrument user guide for detailed instructions to set up and run the real-time PCR
instrument.

1. Set up the real-time PCR instrument using the following settings:

• Reaction volume: 25 µL
• Passive reference dye: ROX™ dye included
• TaqMan™ probe reporter dyes and quenchers:

Target Reporter Quencher

Poultry DNA FAM™ dye NFQ-MGB
IPC VIC™ dye NFQ-MGB

• Thermal cycler settings:

Stage 1 Stage 2
Setting
Enzyme activation PCR
Number of cycles 1 (Hold) 36
Denature Anneal/extend[1]
Temperature 95°C 95°C 60°C
Time 10 minutes 15 seconds 1 minute
[1] Fluorescence is acquired during the annealing/extension stage.

2. Load the reactions, run the thermal cycler program and collect real-time amplification data.

Analyze results
The general process for analyzing results is described in this section. The details of data analysis
depend on the real-time PCR instrument that you use; see the appropriate user guide for instructions
on how to analyze your data.

1. View the amplification plots for all reactions to make sure that they appear normal.

2. Use the Auto instrument setting to set the baseline.

3. Set the FAM™ and VIC™ threshold to 0.1.

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 Chapter 2 Methods
Interpretation of results 2

4. Check that the results obtained in all control wells are as expected. For unexpected control results,
see Appendix A, “Troubleshooting”.

FAM™ channel VIC™ channel

Reaction type
(Poultry DNA) (IPC)[1]
Positive Control + +
Negative extraction control — +
No-template control — +
[1] In all reactions, the Ct of the IPC should be similar to the Ct of the Positive Control.

5. Establish the positive cut-off value for the test samples and assign results:
Ct (cut-off) = Ct (Positive Control) + 3.32

Sample Ct value Sample result

Ct > Ct (cut-off) Negative
Ct ≤ Ct (cut-off) Positive[1]
[1] For fresh or minimally processed meat samples, the cut-off value corresponds to approximately 0.01% poultry DNA, when the
DNA sample concentration is 10 ng/µL.

Interpretation of results
Interpret unknown sample results according to the following table.

FAM™ channel VIC™ channel

Interpretation
(Poultry DNA) (IPC)

— + Poultry DNA not detected.

+ + Poultry DNA detected.

— — Invalid result. See Appendix A, “Troubleshooting”.

+ — This result is expected in reactions that have

a strong FAM™ signal. See Appendix A,
“Troubleshooting”.

Quantitative analysis
For samples with positive results, the percentage of poultry DNA with respect to total animal DNA
can be quantified using the RapidFinder™ Poultry ID Kit in combination with the RapidFinder™ Quant
Multi-Meat Set (Cat. No. A24399).
The RapidFinder™ Quant Multi-Meat Set includes the Multi-Meat Standard, a plasmid DNA quantitation
standard containing individual species-specific DNA targets and a highly conserved animal-specific
mitochondrial genomic region (total animal DNA target). The kit also includes a TaqMan™ assay for the
total animal DNA target. Both species-specific and total animal DNA present in each sample can be

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 Chapter 2 Methods
2 Quantitative analysis

quantified relative to the Multi-Meat Standard using primer and probe sets from both kits. For detailed
instructions, see the RapidFinder™ Quant Multi-Meat Set User Guide (Pub. No. MAN0009930).

Note: The Positive Control included in the RapidFinder™ Poultry ID Kit is not intended for use as a
quantitation standard.

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 A Troubleshooting

Observation Possible cause Recommended action

In the Positive Control wells, PCR amplification failure. Check that the thermal cycler settings and
no target-specific and no IPC amplification program are correct.
signals are detected.
In the negative extraction Contamination during the DNA Contamination may be due to errors in
control wells, target-specific extraction procedure. sample handling, reagent contamination, or
and IPC signals are detected. environmental contamination.
• Check that the DNA extraction protocol
was performed correctly.
• Take care to avoid contamination during
sample homogenization: decontaminate
grinding equipment or homogenizer with
10% bleach or DNAZap™ Solutions (Cat.
No. AM9890).
• Decontaminate benchtop surfaces and
other equipment where the DNA
extraction process is performed with
10% bleach or DNAZap™ Solutions.
• If necessary, use fresh reagents and
repeat the DNA extraction.
In the no-template control Contamination of the PCR. Contamination may be due to errors in
wells, target-specific and IPC sample handling, reagent contamination, or
signals are detected. environmental contamination.
• Decontaminate benchtop surfaces and
other equipment where PCR is performed
with 10% bleach or DNAZap™ Solutions
(Cat. No. AM9890).
• Use fresh reagents and repeat the PCR.
• Set up the Positive Control PCR reactions
last to avoid cross-contamination.
In unknown wells, no IPC A high copy number of No action is required. The result is considered
signal is detected, but target- target DNA exists in samples, positive.
specific signal is detected. resulting in preferential
amplification of the target-
specific DNA.
In unknown wells, no IPC Excess sample DNA in Repeat the PCR with the correct amount of
or target-specific signal is the PCR; the recommended DNA. If DNA quantification is not possible,
detected. maximum is 250 ng. dilute the DNA sample.

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 Appendix A Troubleshooting
A Quantitative analysis

Observation Possible cause Recommended action

In unknown wells, no IPC PCR inhibitors in the sample Repeat the DNA extraction. If the problem
or target-specific signal is DNA. persists, contact Technical Support.
detected.
(continued)

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 B Supplemental information

Kit sensitivity and specificity

The detection limit was calculated with standard samples consisting of mixtures of raw poultry meat
and other species. The RapidFinder™ Poultry ID Kit can detect blends with as little as 0.01% (w/w) of
poultry meat. The limit of detection in processed samples varies depending upon the composition and
food processing.
The kit specificity was tested by comparison of the probe and primer sequences with the NCBI
database, and it was also experimentally tested on a collection of reference DNAs, with the following
results.

Note: The primers and probes in this kit have been designed to detect any kind of bird species. It is
more common to detect poultry meat in food samples, but it is possible to use this kit to detect bird
species DNA in general.

Meat species Result

Sheep Not detected

Goat Not detected

Horse Not detected

Beef Not detected

Pork Not detected

Buffalo Not detected

Deer Not detected

Chicken Detected

Turkey Detected

Duck Detected

Ostrich Detected

Goose Detected

Human Not detected

Fish Not detected

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 Appendix B Supplemental information
B UNE‑EN ISO 9001 certification

UNE‑EN ISO 9001 certification

Imegen is certified against the standard UNE-EN ISO 9001:2015 "Quality management systems" for the
design, development, manufacture, and commercialization of kits for genetic analysis.

UNE‑EN ISO 14001 certification

Imegen is certified against the standard UNE-EN ISO 14001:2015 “Environmental Management
Systems” for the design, development, manufacture, and commercialization of kits for genetic analysis.

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 C Good laboratory practices for PCR

To avoid amplicon contamination of samples, follow these guidelines when preparing or handling
samples for PCR amplification:
• Wear clean gloves and a clean lab coat (not previously worn while handling amplified products or
used during sample preparation).
• Change gloves whenever you suspect that they are contaminated.
• Maintain separate areas and dedicated equipment and supplies for:
– Sample preparation and reaction setup.
– Amplification and analysis of products.
• Do not bring amplified products into the reaction setup area.
• Open and close all sample tubes carefully. Avoid splashing or spraying samples.
• Keep reactions and components capped as much as possible.
• Use a positive-displacement pipettor or aerosol-resistant barrier pipette tips.
• Do not open reaction tubes after PCR.
• Do not autoclave reaction tubes after PCR.
• Clean lab benches and equipment periodically with 10% bleach solution or DNAZap™ Solutions
(Cat. No. AM9890). After cleaning with bleach we recommend a rinse with an ethanol solution
because bleach will rust stainless steel.

For additional information, refer to EN ISO 22174:2005 or www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/life-

science/pcr/real-time-learning-center/real-time-pcr-basics.html.

Plate layout suggestions

• Separate different targets by a row if enough space is available.
• Put at least one well between unknown samples and controls if possible.
• Separate negative and positive controls by one well if possible.
• Place replicates of one sample for the same target next to each other.
• Start with the unknown samples and put controls at the end of the row or column.
• Put positive controls in one of the outer rows or columns if possible.
• Consider that caps for PCR tubes come in strips of 8 or 12.

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 D Safety

WARNING! GENERAL SAFETY. Using this product in a manner not specified in the user
documentation may result in personal injury or damage to the instrument or device. Ensure that
anyone using this product has received instructions in general safety practices for laboratories and
the safety information provided in this document.

· Before using an instrument or device, read and understand the safety information provided in the
user documentation provided by the manufacturer of the instrument or device.
· Before handling chemicals, read and understand all applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and use
appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, gowns, eye protection, and so on). To obtain
SDSs, see the “Documentation and Support” section in this document.

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 Appendix D Safety
Chemical safety D

Chemical safety
WARNING! GENERAL CHEMICAL HANDLING. To minimize hazards, ensure laboratory personnel
read and practice the general safety guidelines for chemical usage, storage, and waste provided
below. Consult the relevant SDS for specific precautions and instructions:

· Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) provided by the chemical manufacturer
before you store, handle, or work with any chemicals or hazardous materials. To obtain SDSs, see
the "Documentation and Support" section in this document.
· Minimize contact with chemicals. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when handling
chemicals (for example, safety glasses, gloves, or protective clothing).
· Minimize the inhalation of chemicals. Do not leave chemical containers open. Use only with
sufficient ventilation (for example, fume hood).
· Check regularly for chemical leaks or spills. If a leak or spill occurs, follow the manufacturer
cleanup procedures as recommended in the SDS.
· Handle chemical wastes in a fume hood.
· Ensure use of primary and secondary waste containers. (A primary waste container holds the
immediate waste. A secondary container contains spills or leaks from the primary container.
Both containers must be compatible with the waste material and meet federal, state, and local
requirements for container storage.)
· After emptying a waste container, seal it with the cap provided.
· Characterize (by analysis if needed) the waste generated by the particular applications, reagents,
and substrates used in your laboratory.
· Ensure that the waste is stored, transferred, transported, and disposed of according to all local,
state/provincial, and/or national regulations.
· IMPORTANT! Radioactive or biohazardous materials may require special handling, and disposal
limitations may apply.

AVERTISSEMENT ! PRÉCAUTIONS GÉNÉRALES EN CAS DE MANIPULATION DE PRODUITS

CHIMIQUES. Pour minimiser les risques, veiller à ce que le personnel du laboratoire lise attentive‐
ment et mette en œuvre les consignes de sécurité générales relatives à l’utilisation et au stockage
des produits chimiques et à la gestion des déchets qui en découlent, décrites ci-dessous. Consulter
également la FDS appropriée pour connaître les précautions et instructions particulières à respecter :

· Lire et comprendre les fiches de données de sécurité (FDS) fournies par le fabricant avant de
stocker, de manipuler ou d’utiliser les matériaux dangereux ou les produits chimiques. Pour obtenir
les FDS, se reporter à la section « Documentation et support » du présent document.
· Limiter les contacts avec les produits chimiques. Porter des équipements de protection appropriés
lors de la manipulation des produits chimiques (par exemple : lunettes de sûreté, gants ou vête‐
ments de protection).
· Limiter l’inhalation des produits chimiques. Ne pas laisser les récipients de produits chimiques
ouverts. Ils ne doivent être utilisés qu’avec une ventilation adéquate (par exemple, sorbonne).
· Vérifier régulièrement l’absence de fuite ou d’écoulement des produits chimiques. En cas de fuite
ou d’écoulement d’un produit, respecter les directives de nettoyage du fabricant recommandées
dans la FDS.
· Manipuler les déchets chimiques dans une sorbonne.

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 Appendix D Safety
D Biological hazard safety

· Veiller à utiliser des récipients à déchets primaire et secondaire. (Le récipient primaire contient les
déchets immédiats, le récipient secondaire contient les fuites et les écoulements du récipient pri‐
maire. Les deux récipients doivent être compatibles avec les matériaux mis au rebut et conformes
aux exigences locales, nationales et communautaires en matière de confinement des récipients.)
· Une fois le récipient à déchets vidé, il doit être refermé hermétiquement avec le couvercle fourni.
· Caractériser (par une analyse si nécessaire) les déchets générés par les applications, les réactifs et
les substrats particuliers utilisés dans le laboratoire.
· Vérifier que les déchets sont convenablement stockés, transférés, transportés et éliminés en res‐
pectant toutes les réglementations locales, nationales et/ou communautaires en vigueur.
· IMPORTANT ! Les matériaux représentant un danger biologique ou radioactif exigent parfois une
manipulation spéciale, et des limitations peuvent s’appliquer à leur élimination.

WARNING! HAZARDOUS WASTE (from instruments). Waste produced by the instrument is

potentially hazardous. Follow the guidelines noted in the preceding General Chemical Handling
warning.

WARNING! 4L Reagent and Waste Bottle Safety. Four-liter reagent and waste bottles can crack
and leak. Each 4-liter bottle should be secured in a low-density polyethylene safety container with the
cover fastened and the handles locked in the upright position.

Biological hazard safety

WARNING! Potential Biohazard. Depending on the samples used on this instrument, the surface
may be considered a biohazard. Use appropriate decontamination methods when working with
biohazards.

WARNING! BIOHAZARD. Biological samples such as tissues, body fluids, infectious agents,
and blood of humans and other animals have the potential to transmit infectious diseases.
Conduct all work in properly equipped facilities with the appropriate safety equipment (for example,
physical containment devices). Safety equipment can also include items for personal protection,
such as gloves, coats, gowns, shoe covers, boots, respirators, face shields, safety glasses, or
goggles. Individuals should be trained according to applicable regulatory and company/ institution
requirements before working with potentially biohazardous materials. Follow all applicable local,
state/provincial, and/or national regulations. The following references provide general guidelines when
handling biological samples in laboratory environment.

· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical
Laboratories (BMBL), 6th Edition, HHS Publication No. (CDC) 300859, Revised June 2020
https://www.cdc.gov/labs/pdf/CDC-BiosafetymicrobiologicalBiomedicalLaboratories-2020-
P.pdf
· Laboratory biosafety manual, fourth edition. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2020 (Laboratory
biosafety manual, fourth edition and associated monographs)
www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240011311

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 E Documentation and support

Food Safety support

Website: thermoscientific.com/foodmicro or thermofisher.com/foodsafety
Imegen website for Certificates of Analysis and other product documentation: https://
portal.imegen.es/en/certificate-of-analysis/
Support email:
• Europe, Middle East, Africa: microbiology.techsupport.uk@thermofisher.com
• North America: microbiology@thermofisher.com

Phone: Visit thermofisher.com/support, select the link for phone support, then select the appropriate
country from the dropdown list.

Customer and technical support

Visit thermofisher.com/support for the latest service and support information.
• Worldwide contact telephone numbers
• Product support information
– Product FAQs
– Software, patches, and updates
– Training for many applications and instruments
• Order and web support
• Product documentation
– User guides, manuals, and protocols
– Certificates of Analysis
– Safety Data Sheets (SDSs; also known as MSDSs)

Note: For SDSs for reagents and chemicals from other manufacturers, contact the
manufacturer.

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 Appendix E Documentation and support
E Related documentation

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