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QIAvac Holder

Cat. No. / ID:   19418

Holder for stabilizing QIAGEN Plasmid Plus Mega and Giga columns with Tube Extenders on the QIAvac 24 Plus
AccessoriesProduct Type
QIAvac Holder
QIAvac Luer Adapter Set
VacConnectors
VacValves
Vacuum Pump (110 V, 60 Hz)
Vacuum Pump
Vacuum Regulator
Vacuum Pump (230 V, 50 Hz)

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Features

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Product Details

The QIAvac Accessories are supplemental materials for processing 96-well plates or columns.
The QIAvac accessories have to be used only together with QIAvac 24 Plus.

Performance

The QIAvac Vacuum Manifolds facilitate sample handling by providing a convenient modular manifold system for processing QIAvac multiwell modules or columns.

Recommended use of QIAvac Accessories
FormatModule processedQIAvac model Accessories
96-well plates QIAGEN Plasmid Plus 96, QIAprep 96 Plus, QIAprep 96 Turbo, QIAquick 96, R.E.A.L. 96, RNeasy 96 QIAvac 96 Vacuum Regulator (optional)
DirectPrep 96 MiniPrep Kit, MinElute 96 UF PCR Purification Kit QIAvac Multiwell
Spin columns QIAprep, MinElute, QIAquick, RNeasy, QIAGEN Plasmid Plus Midi, QIAGEN Plasmid Plus Maxi, CompactPrep Midi, CompactPrep Maxi QIAvac 24 Plus
or
QIAvac 6S* QIAvac Luer Adapters
QIAamp Mini (where vacuum protocol is available)  QIAvac 24 Plus VacConnectors
VacValves (optional)
or
QIAvac 6S* QIAvac Luer Adapters
VacConnectors
QIAamp Midi, QIAamp Maxi, QIAamp DSP QIAvac 24 Plus VacConnectors
VacValves (optional)
QIAvac Connecting System
QIAGEN Plasmid Plus Giga, QIAGEN Plasmid Plus Mega QIAvac 24 Plus QIAvac Holder

Principle

The QIAGEN Vacuum Pump is suitable for all standard laboratory vacuum procedures (capacity 34 L/min, 8 mbar vacuum abs.). The Vacuum Pump, in combination with QIAvac vacuum manifolds, enables vacuum processing of many QIAGEN nucleic acid purification kits. Vacuum-driven liquid processing is an attractive alternative to centrifugation that minimizes the hands-on time needed for sample preparation. The QIAvac Connecting System together with the QIAvac 24 Plus vacuum manifold has been used successfully evaluating kit performance at QIAGEN.

The QIAvac Holder (see figure " QIAvac Holder") is designed to stabilize the QIAGEN Plasmid Plus Mega and Giga columns together with Tube Extenders on the QIAvac 24 Plus. It prevents movement of the assembled columns and extenders, particularly when containing large volumes of liquid.

VacValves are inserted directly into the luer slots of the QIAvac 24 Plus manifold and should be used if sample flow rates differ significantly to ensure consistent vacuum. VacValves ensure constant vacuum pressure when using viscous samples, such as blood.

VacConnectors (see figure " VacConnector") are disposable connectors that fit onto the outlet nozzles of QIAamp spin columns and QIAprecipitator modules, and into the luer extensions of QIAvac 24, QIAvac Luer Adapters on QIAvac 6S (no longer available), or VacValves on QIAvac 24. They enable efficient vacuum processing as an alternative to microcentrifugation for isolation of nucleic acids. VacConnectors are designed to prevent direct contact between spin columns or modules and luer connectors during purification, avoiding even trace amounts of cross-contamination. VacConnectors are discarded after single use.

QIAvac Luer Adapters allow convenient processing of up to 24 spin columns on QIAvac 6S (no longer available). Samples and wash solutions are drawn through the spin columns by vacuum rather than centrifugation, providing even greater speed in purification procedures. The outlet nozzles of QIAprep, QIAquick, and MinElute spin columns have been designed to fit directly into the luer connectors on QIAvac Luer Adapters. Each Luer Adapter contains 4 luer connectors and six Luer Adapters fit into the slots of the QIAvac 6S top plate, allowing 24 samples to be processed at once. Use of the VacConnectors in addition to QIAvac Luer Adapters enables QIAamp spin columns to be accommodated on QIAvac 6S (no longer available).

The Vacuum Regulator (see figure " Vacuum Regulator") supplied by QIAGEN allows easy monitoring and adjustment of the vacuum pressure for procedures using QIAvac manifolds. Optimal yield and purity of nucleic acid preparations are obtained when the pressure generated by the vacuum source is within a specific range for the QIAGEN purification chemistry being used (as indicated in each product handbook).

See figures

Procedure

For procedures, please refer to the handling guidelines in the corresponding handbook.

Applications

QIAvac Accessories facilitate vacuum processing of samples for various applications.

Supporting data and figures

Resources

Safety Data Sheets (1)
User-Developed Protocols (3)
The procedure has been used successfully for isolation of a single-copy, 14.5 kb, binary plasmid, p35S GUS INT, from Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain GV2260 (1).
This procedure has been adapted by customers and is for purification of viral RNA and DNA from plasma, serum, and cell-free body fluids using the QIAamp MinElute Virus Vacuum Kit.
Certificates of Analysis (1)

FAQ

Can I use your QIAvac 96 for extraction of the DNA using QIAamp 96 DNA Blood Kit?

We do not recommend using a vacuum manifold for DNA extraction using the QIAamp 96 DNA Blood Kit because:

  1. Viscosity of the lysates varies from sample to sample. Therefore, the wells of the QIAamp 96 plate are at great risk of clogging.
  2. Use of vacuum manifold would result in incomplete removal of ethanol and salts after washing with Buffer AW2. This will affect the purity and yield of samples.
FAQ ID -9158
How can I purchase replacement bottles, caps and tubing for my QIAvac Connecting System?

Please contact Nalgene for ordering. Part numbers from Nalgene:

-          10 liter waste container (Nalgene Heavy Duty Vacuum Carboy [PP], cat. no. 2226-0020)

-          20 liter waste container (Nalgene Heavy Duty Vacuum Carboy [PP], cat. no. 2226-0050)

-          Quick filling/venting closure (Nalgene, cat. no. 2158-0021) [lid]

-          Vacuum tubing (e.g., Nalgene 180 clear plastic vacuum tubing, cat. no.8000-0065)

FAQ ID -9156
Does the QIAamp DSP Virus Kit require the QIAvac 24 Plus, or can I use it with my own laboratory vacuum system?
It is possible to use a general laboratory vacuum system with the QIAamp DSP Virus Kit. However, this will require validation in-house. The CE-marked QIAamp Kits have been developed, field-tested and validated with the QIAvac 24 Plus vacuum system (QIAvac 24 Plus, QIAvac Connecting System and Vacuum Pump). Using this system with the QIAamp DSP Virus Kit will avoid lengthy validation procedures for the enduser.
FAQ ID -789
Can the VacConnectors for your QIAvac 24 Plus be reused?

VacConnectors prevent cross-contamination and are meant to be disposed after single use.

FAQ ID -9152
Can the waste bottles of the QIAvac Connecting System be autoclaved?

Yes, the waste bottles of the QIAvac Connecting System can be autoclaved. However, please be aware that the plastic may change in color.

FAQ ID -9153
Can I use your QIAvac 24 Plus for extraction of DNA from tissues using the DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kit?

We do not recommend using a vacuum manifold for DNA extraction of tissues using the DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kit. Viscosity of the lysates varies from sample to sample; therefore, the DNeasy mini spin columns are at great risk of clogging.

FAQ ID -9154
Can the QIAvac 24 Plus manifold be autoclaved?

We do not recommend to autoclave the QIAvac 24 Plus manifold. Doing so can result in damage to the device.

FAQ ID -9151
Can I use your QIAvac 96 for extraction of DNA using the DNeasy 96 Blood & Tissue Kit?

We do not recommend using a vacuum manifold for DNA extraction with the DNeasy 96 Blood & Tissue Kit because:

  1. Viscosity of the lysates varies from sample to sample. Therefore, the wells of the DNeasy 96 plate are at great risk of clogging.
  2. Use of vacuum manifold would result in incomplete removal of ethanol and salts after washing with Buffer AW2. This will affect the purity and yield of samples.
FAQ ID -9157
Is the waste tray for the QIAvac Multiwell and the QIAvac 96 the same?

QIAvac Multiwell can hold plates that conform to SBS plate standards, whereas the QIAvac 96 does not. Therefore, the waste tray for QIAvac Multiwell is not the same as for our QIAvac 96.

However, the waste tray from QIAvac Multiwell will fit the QIAvac 96, but not vice versa.

FAQ ID -9159
The gasket on my QIAvac 96 seems to have cracks in it. Do you have a replacement part available, so I can replace the gasket?
We do not have this part available for replacement. You will need to replace your vacuum manifold. Please contact your Sales representative for a price quote.
FAQ ID -9161
The gasket on my QIAvac Multiwell doesn’t seem to seal. Do you have a replacement part available, so I can replace the gasket?
FAQ ID -9160
Can I use your QIAvac 24 Plus for extraction of DNA from tissues using the DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kit?

We do not recommend using a vacuum manifold for DNA extraction of tissues using the QIAamp Blood & Tissue Kit. Viscosity of the lysates varies from sample to sample; therefore, the DNeasy mini spin columns are at great risk of clogging.

FAQ ID -9155
Where can I buy the filter for QIAvac Connecting System?

The filter for QIAvac Connecting System is from Pall (part no. 4400). This is the Acro 50 filter, 0.2 µm PTFE, 1/8 inch MNPT connection. Please visit www.pall.com

FAQ ID -9150