Surfactant/oxidizing agent solution and methods of use
First Claim
1. A solution for removing and helix-destabilizing nucleic acids on surfaces, consisting essentially of surfactant and oxidizing agent, said surfactant and oxidizing agent present in amounts sufficient to render nucleic acids unamplifiable and to permit greater than about 50% of amplification detectable nucleic acids to be removed from said surface.
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Abstract
A solution is disclosed which is useful in removing contaminating nucleic acids from various surfaces, including areas such as laboratory bench tops, floors and walls, as well as surfaces of instruments and equipment in laboratories where nucleic acid amplification reactions are conducted. Further, methods and kits are provided that afford effective decontamination and removal of nucleic acids from such surfaces.
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- 1. A solution for removing and helix-destabilizing nucleic acids on surfaces, consisting essentially of surfactant and oxidizing agent, said surfactant and oxidizing agent present in amounts sufficient to render nucleic acids unamplifiable and to permit greater than about 50% of amplification detectable nucleic acids to be removed from said surface.
- 11. A kit comprising a first container consisting essentially of a surfactant and a second container consisting essentially of an oxidizing agent
- 18. A method of decontaminating surfaces previously exposed to amplifiable nucleic acids comprising contacting said surfaces with a solution, wherein said solution consists essentially of surfactant and oxidizing agent, and removing said solution from said surface.
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