QIAamp 96 DNA Blood Kit

The QIAamp 96 DNA Blood Kit processes up to 200 µl sample size, with preparation time of 192 samples in 2–3 hours yielding highly pure DNA in less than 1 minute per preparation. Even higher throughput can be achieved by staggering the procedure. QIAamp 96 plates provide well-to-well uniformity in DNA recovery and purity (see figures "Sample reproducibility" and "Reproducibility of yield and purity"). The typical yield is 6 µg per 200 µl healthy whole blood, with an elution volume of 50–200 µl.  QIAamp sample preparation technology is fully licensed.

DNA purified using the QIAamp 96 DNA Blood Kit is sized up to 50 kb. DNA of this length denatures completely and has the highest amplification efficiency. The DNA purified with the QIAamp 96 DNA Blood Kit may be used in a number of downstream applications, including:

Cancer research

Human genetic testing research

Paternity testing

Forensic analysis

The QIAamp 96 DNA Blood Kit simplifies isolation of DNA from blood and related body fluids with a fast 96-well-plate procedure. No phenol–chloroform extraction is required. DNA binds specifically to the QIAamp silica-gel membrane while contaminants pass through. PCR inhibitors, such as divalent cations and proteins, are completely removed in two efficient wash steps, leaving pure nucleic acid to be eluted in either water or a buffer provided with the kit. QIAamp technology yields genomic, mitochondrial, and viral DNA from blood and related body fluids ready to use in PCR and blotting procedures.

The QIAamp 96 DNA Blood Kit simplifies isolation of DNA from blood and related body fluids with a high-throughput option (see "QIAamp 96 DNA Blood Procedure"). Optimized buffers lyse samples, stabilize nucleic acids, and enhance selective nucleic acid adsorption to the QIAamp membrane. Alcohol is added and lysates loaded onto the QIAamp 96-well plate. Wash buffers are used to remove impurities, and pure, ready-to-use DNA is then eluted in water or low-salt buffer.

The QIAamp 96 spin procedure requires the deep rotor buckets of the QIAGEN 96-Well-Plate Centrifugation System to accommodate QIAamp 96 plates stacked on 96-well blocks. Fresh or frozen whole blood treated with common anticoagulants such as, EDTA, citrate, and heparin, may be used. Dried whole blood may be processed with additional equipment and the use of a special protocol available from QIAGEN Technical services or your local distributor.

The QIAamp 96 DNA Blood Kit provides proven QIAamp technology in a convenient 96-well format for high-throughput purification needs. The kit processes 2 x 96-well plates by centrifugation.
Sample sources include:

Fresh or frozen whole blood or buffy coat 

Plasma or serum

Bone marrow

Lymphocytes

Cultured cells

Body fluids