MagMAX™ Pure Bind Beads, 50 mL - FAQs

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Can I use MagMax Pure Bind Beads for cleanup of cycle sequencing reactions in Sanger Sequencing?

We do not recommend using MagMax Pure Bind Beads for cleanup of cycle sequencing reactions. Fragments below 90 bp will be lost, so a large part of the beginning of a sequence can not be sequenced following cleanup using MagMax Pure Bind beads.

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How long can MagMAX Pure Bind beads be stored at ambient temperatures?

MagMAX Pure Bind beads are stable at ambient temperatures for 18 months post-production.

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Are MagMAX Pure Bind beads compatible with automated workflows?

Yes, MagMAX Pure Bind beads can be used with KingFisher Apex, KingFisher Flex, and KingFisher Duo instruments.

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Can I perform size selection with MagMAX Pure Bind beads?

Yes, size selection can be performed by adjusting the ratio of MagMAX Pure Bind beads and sample.

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What is the smallest size fragment that can be recovered using MagMAX Pure Bind beads?

MagMAX Pure Bind beads are successful in recovering fragments down to 90 bp in size.

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What is the expected recovery for MagMAX Pure Bind beads?

MagMAX Pure Bind beads are designed for purification of PCR products that are 90 bp or larger in size. The recovery ranges from 80-90%.

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Can I use MagMAX Pure Bind beads to purify RNA?

MagMAX Pure Bind beads have been designed to bind to DNA and are not manufactured under RNase-free conditions. Therefore, the product has not been tested to be RNase-free and we do not recommend using it for RNA cleanup. We offer several RNA purification kits to choose from to suit your specific needs.

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If my MagMAX Pure Bind beads were stored at 4 degrees C, can they still be used?

Yes, MagMAX Pure Bind beads can be stored at 4 degrees C and used if they are brought up to room temperature and mixed well before use.

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Can I store MagMAX Pure Bind beads at ambient temperatures?

Yes, MagMAX Pure Bind beads were developed to be stored at ambient temperatures to provide a more sustainable solution to our customers and to allow for a grab-and-go workflow.

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