DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF DNA AND/OR RNA IN PROTEIN-CONTAINING SAMPLES

摘要

A method for isolating and concentrating DNA and/or RNA from samples containing large amounts of protein contaminants is disclosed. In a three-step process, sufficient DNA and/or RNA can be isolated from high amounts of protein to permit detection of nucleic acid at femtogram levels. A preferred detection method using peroxidase as label and TMB as substrate is disclosed.