Patent ID: 11952630
Assignee: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
Field: Biotechnology (Chemistry)
Classification: CPC C | IPC C

Claim 20:
21. A kit for use in performing a non-nucleic acid based assay, the kit comprising a first vessel containing a dried composition and a second vessel containing a reconstitution solution; wherein the dried composition comprises a bulking agent, a flap-endonuclease, a DNA polymerase, dNTPs, a chelating agent, 3-(N-morpholino)propanesulfonic acid (MOPS) or tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (Tris), and contains substantially no magnesium ions; and wherein the reconstitution solution comprises MgCl2 at a concentration from about 3.8 mM to about 4.4 mM.