Pine wood nematode testing: sawdust or nematode material?
Bursaphelenchus xylophilus is the named target of the pine wood nematode kit. The IFU distinguishes pine sawdust, nematode suspension and individual nematodes, rather than treating all forestry samples as the same starting material.
What to check first
Choose the relevant preparation route before loading the reaction. The extraction stage and the fluorescence detection stage are separate parts of the workflow. When planning field work, account for specimen preparation and consumables as well as the reader; the reaction threshold is not the total visit time.
Matching products and source instructions
| Product | Target or equipment | IFU specimens | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeneVide Bursaphelenchus xylophilus Pine Wood Nematode Test Kit GV-FOR-BX | Bursaphelenchus xylophilus | pine sawdust, nematode suspension, individual nematodes, and other sample types | English IFU |
Selection questions to resolve
Can I submit wood directly to the detector?
No. The IFU provides separate preparation routes for pine sawdust and nematode material. Prepare the nucleic acid solution before loading the assay; do not put untreated wood into the fluorescence reader.
Before you order
- Check the full target name, abbreviation and SKU; do not order solely from a common name or symptom description.
- Confirm that the actual specimen is within the IFU scope. Ask about unlisted matrices, preservation methods or specimen conditions.
- Read the matching IFU for preparation, controls, storage and result interpretation.
- Confirm equipment and program compatibility. Kits and the platform are separate products; do not assume any PCR instrument or third-party reader is compatible.
- For a quote, provide testing volume, existing equipment and destination, and confirm the sales pack, shipping and delivery arrangements.
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This guide is based on the linked product IFUs and existing equipment materials. The complete IFU governs the assay scope and procedure; this guide adds no performance, specimen-coverage or certification claims.