MagMAX™ Saliva gDNA Elution Solution - FAQs

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Can I process less than 200 µL of saliva with the MagMAX Saliva gDNA Isolation Kit?

Yes you can, but the gDNA yields will be very low.

Will the MagMAX Saliva gDNA Isolation Kit work for sample types besides saliva?

No, this kit is specialized for freshly collected saliva and stabilized saliva samples only.

Do you sell the buffers and beads included in the MagMAX Saliva gDNA Isolation Kit as standalone items?

Yes, we offer the following kit components as stand-alone items to accommodate custom workflows or reagent volumes that have been optimized for your specific automation needs:
MagMAX Saliva gDNA Binding Beads: Cat. No. A39061
MagMAX Saliva gDNA Wash I Solution: Cat. No. A39062
MagMAX Saliva gDNA Lysis/Binding Solution: Cat. No. A39063
MagMAX Saliva gDNA Elution Solution: Cat. No. A39064

What is the formulation of the MagMAX Saliva gDNA Elution Solution?

Unfortunately, we cannot give out the exact formulation, but it is similar to low TE (10 mM Tris base, 0.1 mM EDTA) and is compatible with microarray, PCR, and NGS downstream applications.

With the MagMAX Saliva gDNA Isolation Kit, do I use different protocols for processing fresh and stabilized saliva?

No, the same protocols are used for fresh and stabilized saliva.

Do you offer the Wash II Solution from the MagMAX Saliva gDNA Isolation Kit as a standalone item?

Wash II Solution is 80% ethanol and we do not offer it as a stand-alone item. It must be purchased separately from a different vendor.

How much saliva sample can I use with the MagMAX Saliva gDNA Isolation Kit?

You can use 50-500 µL of saliva in a 96-well plate. We also have protocols for processing 1 mL and 2 mL of saliva in a 24-well plate.