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216 Skuce et al.<br />

Fig. 3. <strong>PCR</strong> products, resulting from IS6110 IS1/IS2 amplification <strong>of</strong> NA extracted<br />

by sequence capture from lesioned tuberculous bovine lymph nodes (specimens 8, 0,<br />

12, 19, 20) and molecular weight (M) were resolved in a 4% E-Gel (20).<br />

resort, very carefully break the glass pipet within the 20-mL specimen container.<br />

A balance must be drawn between sample loss and health and safety.<br />

c. We have found that it is not feasible to operate the FastPrep FP120 Cell Disrupter<br />

within a safety cabinet because <strong>of</strong> size limitations <strong>of</strong> the cabinet. We have<br />

also noted that it is difficult to secure the tubes in the rotor. The manufacturer’s<br />

instructions regarding securing tubes must be adhered to strictly, since tube<br />

release during operation may result in aerosol contamination <strong>of</strong> the equipment<br />

with a Category 3 pathogen. For this reason, we recommend that this equipment<br />

is not left unattended during operation and that the operator listens for evidence<br />

<strong>of</strong> tube release. The operator should respond instantly to any change in equipment<br />

tone and stop the instrument immediately.<br />

d. We consider that it is a safer practice to use a heating block rather than a<br />

boiling water bath within a safety cabinet for heat treatment at 100°C.<br />

3. Contamination. Measures taken to minimize the risk <strong>of</strong> cross-contamination during<br />

DNA extraction and <strong>PCR</strong> amplification include the following.<br />

a. Treatment <strong>of</strong> appropriate work areas with DNA Away to eliminate contaminating<br />

DNA.<br />

b. Single use <strong>of</strong> disposable consumables including gloves, scalpels, paper plates,<br />

appropriate sized microtiter plates (serving as tube racks for screw-cap<br />

microcentrifuge and <strong>PCR</strong> tubes), and disposable ice baths.

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