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PAXgene Blood DNA Kit

For purification of up to 500 µg genomic DNA from whole blood

  • Efficient purification of high-quality, high-molecular weight DNA
  • Optimized DNA purification from specimens collected in PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes
  • Rapid procedure in a single processing tube
  • Standardized and easy workflow
     

Feature

Specification

Format  

Processing tube

Technology 

Lysis, digestion, and precipitation

Sample input volume 

Content of one PAXgene Blood DNA Tube

Elution volume

1 mL

Sample type

8.5 ml whole blood, drawn into a PAXgene Blood DNA Tube

Time per run

60 min/8 samples

Typical DNA yield 

150–500 µg

DNA purity 

1.7–1.9 (A260/A280)

DNA size  

50–200 kb

Processing  

Manual: centrifugation


Intended Use

The PAXgene Blood DNA Kit is intended for the purification of DNA from whole blood samples. It is intended to be used as part of the PAXgene Blood DNA System, which additionally includes the PAXgene Blood DNA Tube for the collection and storage of whole blood.

For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. No claim or representation is intended to provide information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease. The performance characteristics of this product have not been fully established.

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PAXgene Blood DNA Kit (25)

Processing tubes and buffers for 25 preparations. To be used in conjunction with PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes.

761133
526 EUR
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Details

Performance

DNA from whole blood samples collected in PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes purified using the PAXgene Blood DNA Kit has an A260/A280 ratio of 1.7–1.9. Fragments range between 20–200 kb in size, with an average length of 50–150 kb (Figure 1). Average DNA yields are 150–500 µg, depending on the number of nucleated cells present in the blood sample.

Principle

Applications such as pharmacogenomic studies, gene expression studies, and SNP genotyping yield clinically important data and can require large amounts of purified DNA from individual subjects. Use of standardized methods for sample collection and nucleic acid isolation to produce high-quality DNA for such studies is becoming increasingly important for multi-center clinical trials and basic research. The purification process for the PAXgene Blood DNA Kit is performed in a single processing tube to minimize the risk of sample mix-up and cross-contamination. Together with the PAXgene Blood DNA Tube, which standardizes the collection and storage of whole blood at various temperatures, these two components of the PAXgene Blood DNA System comprise a simplified, integrated and standardized preanalytic workflow for blood samples used in DNA studies.

Procedure

The procedure to purify DNA using the PAXgene Blood DNA Kit is shown in the flowchart (Figure 2). Briefly, blood samples collected in PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes are transferred to processing tubes (supplied already filled with cell lysis buffer), and the solution is mixed to lyse red and white blood cells. Cell nuclei and mitochondria are pelleted by centrifugation, washed, and resuspended in digestion buffer. Protein contaminants are removed by incubation with a protease. DNA is precipitated in isopropanol, washed in 70% ethanol, dried, and resuspended in resuspension buffer.

Applications

The resulting high-quality DNA can be used for demanding downstream applications, including:

  • PCR, multiplex, long-range, and quantitative, real-time PCR
  • Southern blotting
  • SNP genotyping
  • Next-generation sequencing
     

Resources

PAXgene Blood DNA Kit Handbook (EN)

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Manual, High-Throughput Genomic DNA Purification Using the PAXgene Blood DNA System

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PAXgene Blood DNA Tube and System Brochure

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(EN) Important Note: PreAnalytiX GmbH street address has changed from “Feldbachstrasse” to “Garstligweg 8”

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Storage of Blood Samples Collected into PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes at –80°C

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Storage of Blood Samples Collected into PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes at –20°C

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Storage of Blood Samples Collected into PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes at 2–8°C

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Integrity and Quality of Purified DNA Obtained Using the PAXgene Blood DNA System and Stored for 10 Years at 4°C or –20°C

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Transportation Study with Blood Samples Collected into PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes

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Applications of the PAXgene Blood DNA System

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High-Throughput DNA Purification Using the PAXgene Blood DNA System

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Storage of Blood Samples Collected into PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes at 25°C

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Storage of Blood Samples Collected into PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes at 30°C

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Detection of Mitochondrial DNA in DNA Purified Using the PAXgene Blood DNA System

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Certificate of Analysis

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SDS PAXgene Blood DNA Kit

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Reducing Variability and Improving Workflow in the Collecting, Transporting and Processing of Blood Samples for gDNA Purification (Groelz 2004)

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PAXgene Blood DNA Kit

DNA Isolation and Processing

1. How should I thaw frozen PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes?
Thaw the PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes in a wire rack at ambient temperature (18–25ºC) for approximately two hours or at up to 37°C in a water bath for approximately 15 minutes. Carefully invert the thawed PAXgene Blood DNA Tubes 10 times.

2. What is the expected yield from 8.5 ml of blood?
Yield of genomic DNA will vary depending on the cell count from the donor blood sample but average range is from 150 µg to 500 µg.

3. What is the expected purity and size of DNA?
The typical A260/A280 ratio is from 1.7 to 1.9. The DNA molecules are up to 200 kb in size, with fragments of 50–150 kb predominating.

4. Can mitochondrial DNA be isolated with the PAXgene Blood DNA System?
Yes, mitochondrial and genomic DNA are both isolated.

5. Does the PAXgene Blood DNA System contain RNA contamination?
No. DNA purified with the PAXgene Blood DNA system is free of detectable RNA contamination. In contrast to commercial salting out methods, additional RNase digestion steps are not necessary.

6. Can smaller volumes of blood be processed from the PAXgene Blood DNA Tube?
No. The amount of Buffer BG1 (lysis buffer) prefilled in the processing tubes, and all the other buffer volumes are optimized for use with blood from one PAXgene Blood DNA Tube.

7. What does the resuspension buffer, Buffer BG4, contain?
Buffer BG4 consists of 10 mM Tris·Cl, pH 8.5.

8. How should DNA purified using the PAXgene Blood DNA System be stored?
DNA purified using the PAXgene Blood DNA System should be dissolved in Buffer BG4 and stored at 2–8°C. For long-term storage, DNA can be stored at –20°C but multiple freezing and thawing cycles should be avoided.

9. Is it possible to interrupt the protocol?
Yes. After dissolving the nuclei pellet in digestion buffer, Buffer BG3 (step 7), samples can be stored up to 7 days at 2–8°C or for one day at room temperature (18–25°C). The protocol can also be interrupted after adding isopropanol (step 10).

10. Can I use the PAXgene Blood DNA Tube to collect blood from animals?
The system is designed for use only with human blood samples.

11. Can I add bleach to the sample preparation waste?
Do not add bleach or acidic solutions directly to the sample preparation waste. CAUTION: the sample preparation waste contains guanidinium hydrochloride from Buffer BG3, which can form highly reactive compounds when combined with bleach. For more information please consult the appropriate safety data sheets (SDS).

Downstream Applications 

1. What downstream applications have been tested with DNA purified using the PAXgene Blood DNA System?
So far, we have shown that DNA purified using the PAXgene Blood DNA System can be used in PCR, including long range and multiplex PCR, restriction digestion and Southern analysis, as well as in various SNP detection procedures including,TaqMan, LightCycler and Masscode technologies.

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