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DNeasy mericon 96 QIAcube HT Kit (5)
Cat. No. / ID: 69571
For 480 preps: DNeasy 96 plates, QIAGEN Proteinase K, buffers
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DNeasy mericon 96 QIAcube HT Kit
QIAcube HT Plasticware
The DNeasy mericon Food Kit is intended for molecular biology applications in food, animal feed, and pharmaceutical product testing. This product is not intended for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease.
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Features
- Purification of DNA from various types of food samples
- No carryover of PCR inhibitors from complex food matrices
- Accelerated CTAB procedure ensures efficient DNA extraction
- Simple and reliable automated processing for cost and time savings
Product Details
The DNeasy mericon 96 QIAcube HT Kit enables simple, automated purification of DNA from a variety of raw and processed foods on the QIAcube HT system. Using proven DNeasy silica-membrane technology in a convenient 96-well format, contaminants and inhibitors from complex food matrices are removed to yield high-quality DNA ready for downstream analysis. The kit forms part of the comprehensive QIAGEN food testing portfolio, which also features assays for pathogen and GMO DNA detection and ingredient authentication.
Performance
The DNeasy mericon 96 QIAcube HT Kit is designed for rapid, automated purification of DNA from a variety of raw and processed food matrices, while minimizing the carryover of PCR inhibitors inherent to complex food samples. DNeasy mericon purification kits provide a universally applicable extraction method that gives reliable results even when using strongly inhibitory, highly processed, fatty, acidic, high-, or low-DNA content foods (see figure High yields of DNA and minimal inhibitor carryover). The QIAcube HT platform, together with the dedicated DNeasy mericon 96 QIAcube HT Kit, enables automated mid- to high-throughput DNA purification from food sample types. Now it is possible to prepare the same high-quality DNA as from the manual DNeasy mericon Food Kit with a quick and simple automated procedure (see figure Purification of DNA from food samples).
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Principle
The DNeasy mericon 96 QIAcube HT Kit enables automated purification of nucleic acids from up to 300 mg food sample material using the QIAcube HT instrument. The procedure yields high-quality DNA that performs well in PCR and other downstream applications.
The DNeasy mericon 96 QIAcube HT Kit combines the selective binding properties of a silica-based membrane with a high-throughput 96-well format, and is designed for fully automated, simultaneous processing of 24–96 samples on the QIAcube HT instrument.
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Number of samples | 24–96 samples (to be processed in increments of 8) |
| Sample input volume | Up to 300 mg food material |
| Elution volume | 200 μl |
| Duration | 96 samples in approximately 73 minutes 24 samples in approximately 42 minutes |
Procedure
The DNeasy mericon 96 QIAcube HT Kit uses a modified cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) extraction procedure for rapid automated purification of DNA from food matrices on the QIAcube HT instrument (see figure Efficient and rapid automated DNA extraction). Homogenized food samples undergo a manual pretreatment step for efficient lysis using Food Lysis Buffer in combination with proteinase K. Chloroform extraction removes any CTAB-protein, CTAB-debris, or CTAB-polysaccharide complexes. The aqueous phase containing the DNA is transferred to a 96-well S-Block, and all subsequent purification steps are automated on the QIAcube HT instrument.
QIAcube HT adds Buffer PB to the aqueous phase and transfers the mixture to the DNeasy 96 plate. As vacuum is applied, nucleic acids are adsorbed onto the silica membrane while contaminants pass through. Washing removes any remaining contaminants and inhibitors, and the DNA is eluted in Buffer EB. The resulting purified DNA is ready for use in a downstream mericon real-time PCR assay.
QIAcube HT adds Buffer PB to the aqueous phase and transfers the mixture to the DNeasy 96 plate. As vacuum is applied, nucleic acids are adsorbed onto the silica membrane while contaminants pass through. Washing removes any remaining contaminants and inhibitors, and the DNA is eluted in Buffer EB. The resulting purified DNA is ready for use in a downstream mericon real-time PCR assay.
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Applications
The DNeasy mericon 96 QIAcube HT Kit yields high-quality DNA from a variety of raw and processed food matrices, while minimizing the carryover of PCR inhibitors inherent to complex food samples. Purified DNA is suitable for a range of downstream applications:
- Food safety and quality testing
- Ingredient authentication
- Detection of genetically modified organisms
- Detection of potential allergens
Supporting data and figures
Efficient and rapid DNA extraction.
The DNeasy mericon 96 QIAcube HT Kit enables DNA extraction from food samples in radically shorter time compared to conventional CTAB protocols. Automated purification of 24–96 samples can be carried out on the QIAcube HT instrument in just a few hours with little hands-on time.
Resources
Safety Data Sheets (1)
Quick-Start Protocols (2)
Technical Information (2)
Kit Handbooks (1)
Protocol Files (2)
Certificates of Analysis (1)
FAQ
Can I run the QIAcube HT with the QIAxtractor software or vice versa?
For what batch size is the QIAcube HT Plasticware designed?
Can I upgrade a Corbett CAS-1820 to a QIAcube HT?
What file is required for reporting a QIAcube HT or QIAxtractor issue?
I am getting vacuum errors on my QIAcube HT. What should I do?
1. Check the vacuum tubing to make sure it is not pinched or obstructed in some way. Sometimes the tubing can become pinched against the bench top when the vacuum station is placed too far from the instrument.
2. Make sure that the channeling adapter is properly placed. Check if the carriage is moving the plate completely from the waste chamber position to the elution chamber position. If the calibration seems incorrect, the instrument may need to be re-taught at this position.
3. When using less than a full plate, make sure all the unused columns are covered with an adhesive seal.
Also, make sure each column of 8 samples is full. When processing a number of samples that results in < 8 samples per column, use water as a substitute in the empty positions until the column is filled. This ensures even vacuum across all unsealed well positions.
4. Make sure correct plates are used for the selected protocol.
5. When the vacuum is on, please listen for any hissing noise from the tubing that is coming down to the waste container. This could indicate leaks in the tubing.
If the issue persists, please contact QIAGEN Technical Service.
FAQ ID -9106
What do I do if the QIAcube HT or QIAxtractor software runs in virtual mode while the instrument is connected to the computer?