Synthetic Swine Oral Fluid Matrix (PCR and Antibody Test Validation) BZ688
Product Code: BZ688
Manufacturer: Biochemazone
Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL
Custom Bulk Quantities Available
Product Overview
Biochemazone Synthetic Swine Oral Fluid Matrix BZ688 is a negative matrix for validating PCR and antibody tests on pen-based oral fluid collected with chewing ropes. Oral fluid differs from serum in protein content, viscosity and inhibitors, and assays developed for serum need to be adapted to it. A defined synthetic matrix gives a steady baseline for spiking, limit-of-detection and recovery work.
The matrix contains the main electrolytes of pig saliva, mucin for viscosity, and a low level of albumin, with a pH of about 7.5 (range 7.0–8.0). It contains no nucleic acids, pathogens or antibodies. Two types are offered: a clear matrix and a matrix with particulate load that adds fine plant fibre to mimic the feed and bedding debris found in rope samples.
The mucin is of porcine (animal) origin and the albumin is bovine. Each batch is prepared with ISO 3696 compliant high-purity water under Biochemazone’s ISO 9001 / GMP quality system.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ Rope Oral-Fluid Matrix – Mucin, electrolytes and albumin
✅ pH About 7.5 – Range 7.0–8.0
✅ Negative Matrix – No nucleic acids, pathogens or antibodies
✅ Particulate Option – Feed and bedding debris simulant
✅ Spike-Ready – For LOD and recovery studies
✅ Consistent Baseline – Same matrix across validation runs
✅ ISO 3696 Grade Water – Prepared using high-purity laboratory water
✅ Made in Canada – Manufactured under ISO 9001 / GMP quality systems
Applications
🐖 Swine Diagnostics
• PCR assay validation on oral fluid
• Antibody ELISA adaptation to oral fluid
• Spike-and-recovery and LOD studies
🧪 Sample Handling
• Extraction and inhibition studies
• Collection-device and transport trials
🔬 Research & Training
• Surveillance method development
• Laboratory staff training
Usage Areas
- Swine diagnostic laboratories
- Veterinary test-kit manufacturers
- Animal-health R&D groups
- Veterinary schools
- Contract research laboratories
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Slightly viscous, colourless to hazy liquid; particulate type is cloudy
- pH: about 7.5 (range 7.0–8.0)
- Composition: Salivary electrolytes, porcine mucin and bovine albumin in buffered water; fine plant fibre in the particulate type
- Biological Status: Free of nucleic acids, pathogens and antibodies
Storage & Stability
- Storage Temperature: 2–30 °C
- Shelf Life: 1 year for unopened bottles
- Shipping: Room temperature
- Best kept at 2–8 °C for prolonged storage and stability of the mucin and albumin components; storage at 2–30 °C is fine for short-term use
- Mix well before use; particulate type settles on standing
Customization Options
- Higher protein or mucin levels
- Added PCR inhibitors for robustness testing
- Bovine and other species oral fluids
- Bulk supply
Ordering Information
BZ688 is available in standard laboratory sizes or OEM/bulk supply formats.
📄 MSDS, Technical Datasheet, and Certificate of Analysis (CoA) available upon request
📧 Email: info@biochemazone.com
🌐 Website: www.biochemazone.com
⚠️ For research and product testing only. Not for veterinary or human therapeutic use.
