Vivacon 500 PCR Grade

he Vivacon 500 PCR Grade units have been treated with a dual-cycle ethylene oxide (ETO) gas process to ensure they are sterile to a safety assurance level of 106 and free of detectable human genomic DNA contamination. Tests were performed with a qPCR assay over 55 cycles with a verified detection limit of 2 pg. Vivacon 500 are centrifugal devices for DNA concentration and buffer exchange applications for samples up to 500 µl. They are also the product of choice for protein fractionation applications. For optimal performance with very dilute samples, e.g. forensic specimens, Vivacon 500 is equipped with patented Hydrosart® regenerated cellulose membranes with extremely low unspecific binding properties and high flux. High recoveries and excellent reproducibility are paired with convenience offered by volume graduation and molecular weight cut-offs printed on individual devices. Vivacon 500 features a horizontal membrane design optimal for DNA fractionation (primer removal) as well as protein fractionation (peptide removal). The possibility of a reverse spin after sample processing assures complete concentrate recovery which is especially important when working with low sample concentrations.

• Sterile and DNA free*


• Convenient handling in fixed-angle rotors


• Low binding material


• Reverse spin possibility


• MWCO printed on


• Complete and highly reproducible concentrate recovery


• * qPCR assay over 55 cycles with a verified limit of detection < 2 pg