Total DNA was purified from human whole blood (3 donors, 6 replicates each) on the QIAsymphony SP using the QIAsymphony DNA Mini Kit (200 µl) or QIAsymphony DNA Midi Kit (1000 µl). Blood was collected in BD Vacutainer K2E tubes and stored at 5–8°C prior to use. Yield was determined by spectrophotometric analysis.