Custom Molecular Reference Standards & Quality Controls by Merck

When developing an MDx (molecular diagnostic) assay, it is vital to use the proper reference standards and controls. Reference standards, which often mimic natural biological materials, are used for developing the assay itself, whereas controls, which are often fragments of biological materials, are used to assess final working assay quality. Our Custom Molecular (DNA and RNA) Reference Standards & Controls are platform independent and ideal for use with common MDx assay technologies, such as PCR and NGS.

Benefits

• Multiple sequence orders are made one at a time to prevent cross contamination
• Proprietary DBS buffer (excellent for nucleic acids) is available; it allows for significant dilution of nucleic acids, especially RNA, and functions as a stabilizing agent for low copy numbers
• Consistent lot-to-lot performance

Available Products

• double-stranded DNA, single-stranded RNA, and double-stranded RNA: 5 to 500 µg, 100 to 10,000 nucleotides