Name: BlasTaq HotStart 2X PCR MasterMix
SKU: G598
Price: 212.78 USD
Availability: InStock

<h2 dir="ltr">What Is a Hot Start Taq Master Mix?</h2>
 Hot start 2x master mixes combine the convenience of the ready-to-use master mix format with the improved specificity of hot-start technology. These products are the standard reagent format for high-throughput genotyping, clinical diagnostic PCR, and multiplex reactions where non-specific amplification would compromise results. The right hot-start master mix supports cleaner amplification and streamlined setup. Select a formulation designed for reliable PCR performance.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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<li>Hot-start formulations from Azura, Accuris, BlasTaq, and Zymo Research for reduced non-specific amplification and primer-dimer formation.</li>
<li>Antibody-mediated hot-start activation in selected products, including ZymoTaq PreMix and Accuris Hot Start Taq Master Mix.</li>
<li>2X master mix and premix formats containing hot-start Taq polymerase, MgCl₂, dNTPs, and optimized PCR buffers.</li>
<li>Red-dye formulations for direct gel loading, including Azura 2X HS Taq Red Mix and Accuris Hot Start Taq Master Mix Red Dye.</li>
<li>Buffer systems optimized for endpoint PCR, multiplex PCR, and challenging template amplification.</li>
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<h2 dir="ltr">How to Choose a Hot Start Taq Master Mix</h2>
 Activation Mechanism Format Antibody-mediated hot-start master mixes activate during the standard initial denaturation step; chemically modified formats may require a longer or dedicated activation incubation &mdash; confirm cycling protocol compatibility before adopting a new product. Component Pre-Optimisation A 2x hot-start Taq master mix is a pre-formulated, double-concentrated solution containing hot-start Taq DNA polymerase, dNTPs, MgCl2, and PCR buffer &mdash; the hot-start polymerase remains inactive at room temperature until the activation step is reached during cycling. Multiplex Compatibility For multiplex PCR (multiple primer pairs in a single reaction), hot-start master mixes substantially reduce primer-primer cross-reactivity compared to standard Taq master mixes, improving reliable detection of all intended targets. Diagnostic and Clinical Applications High-specificity master mixes are the standard reagent format for clinical diagnostic PCR, where false-positive bands from non-specific amplification could affect result interpretation. Throughput and Format 2x hot-start master mixes are designed for high-throughput genotyping pipelines, requiring only template and primer addition &mdash; minimising pipetting steps across large sample sets. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 Hot-start 2x master mixes are set up like standard master mixes&mdash;combined with template and primers at the manufacturer-specified ratio to achieve a 1x working concentration&mdash;but the polymerase remains inactive until the activation step, typically during initial denaturation for antibody-mediated formats. This combination of convenience and specificity has made hot-start master mixes a widely used choice for high-throughput genotyping, multiplex PCR, and other applications requiring reliable target-specific amplification. Product availability reflects MBP's catalogue as of mid-2026. Labs validating a new hot-start master mix should evaluate performance using known positive and negative samples and document results by lot number to support quality assurance, audits, and troubleshooting. 
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BlasTaq HotStart 2X PCR MasterMix

G598 BlasTaq&trade; HotStart 2X PCR MasterMix by Applied Biological Materials is a room-temperature-stable Hot Start 2X PCR master mix with antibody-inhibited BlasTaq&trade; polymerase (up to 70% faster than Taq), integrated gel loading dye, and 3&prime;-dA-tailed products. 800 rxn (10.0 ml); ISO 13485:2016 MDSAP certified; store at &minus;20&deg;C.