Protect the health of your people, your animals, and your research
IMPACT™ rodent pathogen screening from IDEXX BioAnalytics gives you the right answer fast, while providing you with the same level of security you look for when introducing animals into your vivarium. For a more comprehensive biosecurity program, run an IMPACT™ test when utilizing biological materials.
Minimize the risk of an outbreak with reliable microbiological rodent pathogen testing
IMPACT™ is a comprehensive biosecurity program designed for vivariums and anywhere research animals are in use. IMPACT™ features:
- Ultra sensitive pathogen detection (1-10 copies)
- Precise real-time PCR technology
- Detection of Mycoplasma spp. contamination
- Confirmatory reflex testing of all positive results
- Multiple controls (nucleic acid extraction, positive, negative, and inhibition controls) on every plate
- Highly specific probes designed by industry experts
IMPACT™ sample collection & shipping
Sample Requirements
Cells
1x106 cells/vial
In media, pellet or PBS
Tumor / Tissue
30 mg (2-3mm2)
Liquid Sample (i.e., Antibodies)
500 uL recommended volume
Collection Instructions
Submit one cryovial containing approximately 1x106 cells/vial of each biological or cultured cell sample.
If limited amounts of samples are available or require evaluation, call for more information.
Cells may be in the form of a pellet or in growth media, freeze media or phosphate buffered saline (PBS).
For liquid samples, submit one cryovial of each sample with 0.5 mL of sample/vial.
Shipping
Ship samples by overnight courier with sufficient ice packs or dry ice so that samples remain frozen during shipment
Turnaround Time
3-5 business days
Additional Information
The following tests can be performed on a single vial of cells: CellCheck, STAT-Myco, h-IMPACT, IMPACT, iCS-Digital, STAT-Endo and ConfirmPDX.
A separate vial of cells is required for sterility testing
Please consult with your account manager if you have any questions