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2. Handling 2.1. Safety warnings
and precautions
Warning: For research use
only. Not recommended
or intended for diagnosis
of disease in humans or
animals. Do not use internally
or externally in humans or
animals.
Caution: For use with
radioactive material.
This product is to be used with
radioactive material. Please
follow the manufacturer’s
instructions relating to the
handling, use, storage and
disposal of such material.
All chemicals should be
considered as potentially
hazardous. We therefore
recommend that this product is
handled only by those persons
who have been trained in
laboratory techniques and
that it is used in accordance
with the principles of good
laboratory practice. Wear
suitable protective clothing
such as laboratory overalls,
safety glasses and gloves.
Care should be taken to avoid
contact with skin or eyes. In
the case of contact with skin
or eyes, wash immediately
with water. See material safety
data sheet(s) and/or safety
statement(s) for specific advice.
2.2. Storage and
stability
Upon receipt of these
systems components should
be stored at -15°C to -30°C.
The components are stable
for at least 3 months when
stored under recommended
conditions.
2.3. Quality control
The Megaprime DNA labelling
systems are tested by our
quality control group to ensure
an incorporation rate greater
than 55% after 10 minutes at
37°C.
The performance of RPN
1604/1605 is tested with
the standard DNA provided