PCR kits to detect animal viruses & bacteria

[Steven Enkemann]

In article <ECS9509201356J at utoronto.ca>, r.lombardi at utoronto.ca (Anyname) wrote:

> Dear netters,
> 
> I have been asked by a former professor of my department to gather 
> information regarding the use of PCR for the purpose of detecting 
> animal viruses (eg FIV & FLV to start), bacteria, parasites and 
> fungi.  The company he works for would like information on the 
> equipement required & costs, PCR probe kits specific for the 
> specific infectious agents and any experience others have had.
> 
> Any input would be appreciated, including other people or 
> companies to contact.
> 
> Thank you in advance.
> 
> Rocco Lombardi
> Department of Microbiology
> University of Toronto
> r.lombardi at utoronto.ca

Check with the United States Patent Office.  Your former professor's
company will have to anyway before they can market any of their products. 
The specific protocols will be outlined there.  After that its just pick
up a catalog and start shopping.

Steven A. Enkemann PhD.

I don't believe that curiosity killed the cat.  
I think it just did the wrong experiment.