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Sample Preparation

Instructions for sample–template and primer–preparation:

  • If your sample is Single-Stranded DNA please submit 125-250 ng template and 3.2 pmoles of primer in 10 uL
  • If your sample is Double-Stranded/Plasmid DNA please submit 250-500 ng template and 3.2 pmoles of primer in 10 uL
  • If your sample is PCR product please submit 90-150 ng template and 3.2 pmoles of primer in 10 uL

We suggest designing primers at least 60 bases from the start point of the region of interest.

Please submit your samples in 0.2uL Strip Well PCR Tubes (Island Scientific, catalog # IS-435R) or in 96 Tube 0.2ml PCR Plates (Island Scientific, catalog # IS-600) or in Ultra Thin-Walled 0.2ml PCR Tubes. Tubes are available from this Center upon request. Island Scientific is located at www.islandsci.com. Please call Ed Kelly at (206) 685-4641 with any questions.

Sample Prep for instructions in PDF format.

Please use our Excel Submission Form or PDF Submission Form to tell us about your samples.