Applicable For |
All sensitive downstream applications such as qPCR and Next-Generation Sequencing. |
Elution Volume |
≥ 50 µl DNA Elution Buffer or DNase free water |
Equipment |
Microcentrifuge, vortex/Disruptor Genie, high speed cell disruptor (recommended). |
Processing Volume |
Fecal ≤200 mg, Soil ≤ 250 mg, Cells ≤ 100 mg (Approximately equal to 2x109 bacterial, 2x108 yeast, or 2x107 mammalian cells) |
Purity |
High quality, inhibitor-free DNA. Typical A260/A280 ≥1.8 |
Sample Source |
Bacterial, fungal, protozoan, algae, viral, mitochondrial, and host DNA is efficiently isolated from feces, soil, fungal/bacterial cells, biofilms, and water. |
Sample Storage |
Eluted DNA should be stored at ≤ -20°C. |
Size Range |
Typically 15-20 kb post-bead beating. For optimal DNA integrity, collect samples in DNA/RNA Shield. |
Type |
Total DNA |
Yield |
Up to 25 µg total DNA can be eluted into ≥50 µl |