PRAXISDIENST 740755 NucleoProtect VET Swab Tubes User Manual

PRAXISDIENST 740755 NucleoProtect VET Swab Tubes

Components

Product content

• It is strongly recommended to read the protocol details in this user manual when using NucleoProtect® Swab Tubes for the first time.
• All technical literature is available online at www.mn‑net.com

Equipment to be supplied by the user
Personal protection equipment (e.g., lab coat, gloves, goggles)

Product description

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• The NucleoProtect® VET Swab Tube is intended to collect swab samples from animals, inactivate viral pathogens and preserve viral nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) by denaturing nucleases. The readyto-use system allows for the preservation and save transport of veterinary swab samples from the sample collection site to the analyzing laboratory.
• The NucleoProtect® VET Swab Tube allows the safe collection and transport of swab specimen from animals and subsequent viral nucleic acid (RNA/DNA) extraction for use in downstream analyses such as (RT)-PCR or q(RT)-PCR.

Product specification
The NucleoProtect® VET Swab Tube consists of a swab with a flocked tip and a collection tube with screw cap containing the NucleoProtect® VET stabilization and inactivation reagent. The swab can be used to collect samples from animals e.g. from mouth and nose. The tube contains 1.5 mL of the NucleoProtect® VET reagent that inactivates viruses and preserves the viral RNA and DNA during transport and storage. The product is not intended for human use.

Inactivation of viruses

• The inactivating of high risk viruses was tested in different background matrices, amongst those also saliva (see table below) using the Tissue Culture Infectious Dose (TCID) assay. Viruses were spiked into the different matrices with titers between 10exp6 and 10exp7 virus particles per ml and incubated for 30 minutes in the NucleoProtect® VET stabilization and inactivation reagent. Samples were diluted to prevent toxic effects of the NucleoProtect® VET reagent on cell culture cells and virus specific cell culture cells were infected with the treated viruses. Culture cells were subsequently incubated several days and analysed for cytopatic effects (CPE). An aliquot of each cell culture supernatant was then passaged to a fresh cell culture. In case of a lack of viral growth in both cell culture infection assays the viruses were considered as completely inactivated. The titer reduction was calculated from the starting titer and the dilution factor.
• The level of virus titer reduction is shown in the table below (data kindly provided by the FriedrichLoeffler-Institut, Federal Research Institute for Animal Health of Germany).

Virus

|

Background Matrix

| Reduction of virus titer
---|---|---
Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV)|  |

10⁴

(corresponds to an inactivation capacity of

99,99 %)

Bluetongue virus (BTV-5)| Bovine tongue ephithelium
Whole blood
Peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV)| Raw milk
Saliva
Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV)|
Bovine Coronavirus (BCoV)| Saliva

• The inactivation capacity of the NucleoProtect VET reagent has been demonstrated for various background matrices and viruses known to have different envelope structures as well as susceptibilities to disinfectants: FMDV (small non-enveloped virus), BTV-5 (large non-enveloped virus), LSDV (large enveloped virus), PPRV and BCoV (enveloped virus). Claims for inactivation of other viruses or background matrices cannot be made. Samples must be incubated for at least 30 min for complete inactivation.

Sample stability
The stabilization capabilities of the NucleoProtect® VET reagent was tested with all naturally occurring viral genome structures: ss (+ / -)RNA, dsRNA and dsDNA. In particular, the following viruses were tested:

Virus Genome structure

Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) Porcine enterovirus (PEV)

Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV)

| ss(+)RNA
Peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV) Canine distemper virus (CDV)| ss(-)RNA
Bluetongue virus (BTV serotypes 5 and 8)| dsRNA
Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) Vaccinia virus (VV)

Bovine herpes Virus (BoHV)

| dsDNA

Stabilization of viral RNA and DNA was tested with spiked swab samples using virus specific q(RT)- PCR assays. NucleoProtect® VET-stabilized samples (swabs/blood) can be stored and shipped at the following conditions without sensitivity loss*:

Storage condition                            Storage time*

15 – 25 °C| 7 days
4 °C| 7 days
37 °C| 2 days
-20 °C| 30 days

• the specified storage time indicates how long the samples can be stored at the specified condition with a loss of sensitivity of < 1Cq on average, as demonstrated in q(RT)-PCR analyses comparing stored samples to the time point of collection.
• The NucleoProtect® VET Swab Tube is not intended for preserving morphology or viability of microorganisms. Due to its lytic activity, the NucleoProtect® VET reagent is not suited for serological testing.

Product handling

• Wear gloves and goggles when handling NucleoProtect® VET Swab Tubes.
• The NucleoProtect® VET Swab Tube is ready for use. No further preparation is necessary before use.
• The NucleoProtect® VET stabilization and inactivation reagent appears colorless and clear. Do not use NucleoProtect® VET Swab Tubes if the reagent is discolored or contains precipitates. Do not use if foreign matter is observed within the swab collection tube.
• The NucleoProtect® VET Swab Tube is intended for professional use only.
• Do not use if the product or packaging are damaged or if there is evidence of leakage.
• Insert Swab into the swab collection tube after collecting the veterinary sample. Do not insert the swab into the NucleoProtect® VET reagent before collecting the sample!
• The NucleoProtect® VET reagent contains chemical additives. Prevent contact with the animal.
• The NucleoProtectR VET Swab Tube is intended for professional use only. Follow veterinarian and laboratory’s standard procedures for collecting samples from animals and apply appropriate safety procedures.

Specimen collection procedure

1. Remove swab* from packaging and collect sample according to standard clinical procedures (nasopharyngeal swab, nasal washes, oral/throat swabs, surface swabs).
2. Unscrew the cap of the NucleoProtect® VET Swab Tube (1).
3. Place swab containing the collected sample directly into the swab collection tube containing the NucleoProtect® VET stabilization and inactivation reagent (2/3).
4. Carefully break the swab at the predetermined breaking point by bending it over the rim of the collection tube and discard the excess swab handle. The swab remains within the NucleoProtect® Swab Tube (4).
5. Tighten the self-centering cap of the swab collection tube and prepare sample for shipment. Close tightly (5).
6. Incubate sample in NucleoProtect® VET stabilization solution at least for 30 min before sample processing. The integrated swab holder, designed to facilate the capture of the swab handle, allows easy removal of the swab from the specimen prior to further processing (6).
   If swabs other than the enclosed swab are used, make sure that the swab has a predetermined breaking point at 80 mm from the tip and fits into the intake receptacle in the tube’s crew cap. Make also sure that the swab tip is submerged in the NucleoProtect® VET reagent and that the swab material is compatible with the preservative.

Storage conditions

Store NucleoProtect® VET Swab Tubes at ambient temperature (15 – 25 °C). The product can be used until the expiry date printed on the label.

Safety instructions

• Always wear suitable protective clothing (e.g., protective clothes, gloves, and goggles) when working with the NucleoProtect® VET reagent or when working with potentially infectious biological material.
• Follow veterinary and laboratory standard procedures for collecting swab specimen from animals.
• For more information consult the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS available online at http://www.mn-net.com/msds).

• Caution: Avoid mixing the NucleoProtect® VET reagent with sodium hypochlorite (bleach) or other strong acids and bases. The mixtures could form highly reactive compound when combined with bleach!
• The NucleoProtect® VET reagent contains chemical additives. Prevent contact with the animal.
• Remove spilled NucleoProtect® VET reagent with an excess of water.

Nucleic acid extraction

• The NucleoProtect® VET Swab Tube is compatible with the MACHEREY-NAGEL NucleoSpin® VET kit (silica membrane single spin kit; REF 740842.10 / .50 / .250) and the NucleoMag® VET kit (magnetic bead based kit; REF 744200.1/.4) nucleic acid extraction systems.
• The NucleoProtect® VET Swab Tube is also compatible with other common commercial nucleic acid extraction solutions. The user is responsible for validating additional nucleic acid extraction and purification methodologies.

*Nucleic acid extraction using the NucleoMag® VET kit (see ordering information below):**

• For detailed description of the nucleic acid extraction procedure from NucleoProtect® VET-stabilized samples using the NucleoMag® VET kit, please refer to the user manual.
• Download user manual NucleoMag® VET*:

www.mn‑net.com/NucleoMag®VETmanual

• Carefully read the user manual of the NucleoMag® VET kit before starting the nucleic acid extraction procedure.
• Non-stabilized and NucleoProtect® VET-stabilized samples can be processed in parallel. For detailed description, please refer to the user manual.
  *The NucleoMag® VET extraction kit has been automated on a wide variety of open liquidhandling or magnetic-rod platforms. Please contact MACHEREY-NAGEL for technical automation support and verified methodologies: tech-bio@mn-net.com I +49 24 21 969-270

Nucleic acid extraction using the NucleoSpin® VET kit (see ordering information below):

• For detailed description of the nucleic acid extraction procedure from NucleoProtect® VET-stabilized samples using the NucleoSpin® VET kit, please refer to the user manual.
• Download user manuel NucleoSpin® VET:

www.mn-net.com/NucleoSpin®VETmanual

• Carefully read the user manual of the NucleoSpin® VET kit before starting the nucleic acid extraction procedure.
• For the processing of NucleoProtect® VET-stabilized samples using the NucleoSpin® VET kit, additional buffer PFN is needed (REF 740121.5, see ordering information).
• Non-stabilized and NucleoProtect® VET-stabilized samples can be processed in parallel. For detailed description, please refer to the user manual.

Disposal

Always dispose hazardous, infectious or biologically contaminated materials in a safe and acceptable manner and in accordance with all local and regulatory requirements.

Contact information

• For more detailed product use restriction / warranty please visit: www.mn-net.com
• Please contact our technical support for any product related inquiries:
• MACHEREY-NAGEL Germany Tel.:
• +49 (0) 24 21 969-270
• e-mail: tech-bio@mn-net.com

Ordering information

1.5 mL NucleoProtect® VET stabilization and inactivation reagent including swabs| 50| 740760
Secondary caps for NucleoProtect® VET Swab Tubes| Sealing caps for NucleoProtect® Swab tubes| 100| 740761

Accessory / related products

NucleoProtect® VET Blood Tubes| Blood collection tube prefilled with 4.0 mL NucleoProtect® VET

stabilization and inactivation reagent

| 50| 740755
---|---|---|---
Secondary caps for NucleoProtect® VET Blood Tubes| Sealing caps for NucleoProtect® VET Blood Tubes| 100| 740756
NucleoProtect® VET stabilization and inactivation reagent| NucleoProtect® VET stabilization and inactivation reagent for filling into own transport or storage vessels| 50 /

500 mL

| 740750.50 /

.500

NucleoMag® VET| Magnetic bead based kit for extraction of RNA and DNA from veterinary samples, containing NucleoMag®

B-Beads, buffers, Carrier RNA, Proteinase K

| 1 × 96 /

4 × 96 /

100 x 96

| 744200.1/.4 /

.100

Buffer VIA| Needed for the nucleic acid extraction from NucleoProtect® VET collected blood samples using the NucleoMag® VET kit| 150 mL| 744206
NucleoSpin® VET| Single spin kit for extraction of RNA and DNA from veterinary samples containing binding columns, collection Tubes (2 mL), collection tubes for lysis and elution (1.5 mL), buffers, liquid Proteinase K, Carrier RNA (lyophilized)| 10 / 50 /

250

| 740842.10 /

.50 / .250

Buffer PFN| Needed for the nucleic acid extraction from NucleoProtect® VET collected samples using the NucleoSpin® VET kit| 5 mL| 740121.5

Visit www.mn‑net.com for more detailed product information or contact our technical support (techbio@mn- net.com)

Product use restriction / warranty

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