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In your return package
| Item |
|---|
| DNA/RNA Shield 2X Concentrate (2 ml Tube) |
| Bubble wrap sleeve |
| Strip caps |
| 96-well PCR plate (‘96-PCR-plate’) |
| Prepaid return box |
Sample guidelines
- Purified DNA
We recommend using a 96-PCR-plate for purified DNA shipments.Please add equal volume of DNA/RNA Shield 2X concentrate to the purified DNA sample. For example, if your sample is 60 ul of purified DNA add 60 ul of the provided 2X concentrate DNA/RNA Shield for a total volume of 120 ul.If you are able to provide a concentration or quality scores (i.e. Nanodrop, Qubit, or TapeStation), it is helpful but not required.
Labware guidelines
Please use a 96-PCR-plate for shipping cells, purified DNA, and plasmids.| Working Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|
| 96-well PCR plate (‘96-PCR-plate’) | 120μL | 20μL |
We generally don’t recommend anything above the working volume due to cross-contamination concerns.
Prepare your samples
Cover your plates.
Using the strip caps provided in your return package, snap them onto your plates top to bottom (i.e. A1 - H1).
Ensure that your caps are flush with the top of the plate and tightly fitted in the well.
You should see no air gap between the top of the well and the strip.
Parafilm your plate(s).
Parafilm the rim of the plate to seal the gasket edge, then parafilm the plate over the top to complete the wrapping.
Place your samples in the provided bubble wrap shipping sleeve.
Please use one bubble wrap package per plate to prevent punctures between stacked plates. Place the plate inside the bubble wrap in the below orientation, remove the adhesive strip, and seal the package shut.Samples can be shipped at room temperature.