Manual Mag-Bind® cfDNA Kit
Manual Mag-Bind® cfDNA Kit
M3298-00 5 preps
M3298-01 50 preps
M3298-02 200 Preps
Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................2
Kit Contents/Storage and Stability.......................................................3
Preparing Reagents....................................................................................4
Optional Protocol Modifications:
Recovery of Smaller Fragments..........................................................5
Quantification of cfDNA...........................................................................6
Mag-Bind® DNA Protocol for 1 mL Serum/Plasma..........................7
Mag-Bind® DNA Protocol for 2 mL Serum/Plasma.......................11
Mag-Bind® DNA Protocol for 4 mL Serum/Plasma........................15
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Introduction
The Mag-Bind® cfDNA Kit is designed for rapid and reliable isolation of circulating DNA
from 1-4 mL plasma/serum samples. The Mag-Bind® cfDNA Kit can be processed manually
with 15 mL centrifuge tubes or on automated platforms with appropriate plasticware.
The procedure eliminates the need for funnels and vacuum steps providing hands-free
operation in automated protocols. The uniquely formulated binding buffer from Omega
Bio-tek allows for large sample volumes to be processed in automated formats with 4
mL serum or plasma being processed in a 24-well plate. The magnetic properties of the
Mag-Bind® Particles CH enable fast magnetic separation, especially during steps involving
large volumes. The high-binding capability decreases the amount of magnetic particles
required thereby reducing the elution volume; up to 4 mL serum or plasma can be eluted
in 50 µL.
If the desired target fragment is <150 bp, please see the Optional Protocol Modifications:
Recovery of Smaller Fragment section on Page 5 or consult with your Omega Bio-tek
representative for a product that will fit your needs.
The purified DNA is of high quality and is suitable for direct use in most downstream
applications, such as qPCR and Next Generation Sequencing.
Note: Up to 10 mL sample input volumes can be processed using this kit. Please contact
your Omega Bio-tek representative for protocol details
January 2021
• Mag-Bind® Particles CH used in the extraction has been reduced to mitigate
inhibition and improve downstream performance.
June 2020
• GT7 Buffer has been renamed to GT7 Buffer v1.1. The buffer formula has been
changed to improve stability.
September 2018
• A protocol modication for fragments smaller than 150 bp has been added.
• GT7 Wash Buffer has been renamed GT7 Buffer. The buffer formula has not changed.
• SPW Wash Buffer has been renamed SPW Buffer. The buffer formula has not changed.
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Kit Contents
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Preparing Reagents
1. Dilute SPW Buffer with 100% ethanol as follows and store at room temperature.
2. Shake or vortex the Mag-Bind® Particles CH to fully resuspend the particles before
use. The particles must be fully suspended during use to ensure proper binding.
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Optional Protocol Modifications:
Recovery of Smaller Fragments
Modified Protocol 2 will require additional JSB Buffer that is not provided with this kit.
Please contact your Omega Bio-tek representative for details.
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Quantification
Fragment size profiling can be used for cfDNA quantification. cfDNA are usually small
fragments of DNA with a size distribution peak at ~170 bp. The peak heights and
separation on the electropherogram corresponding to cfDNA fragment size and gDNA
size can shed light on the relative proportions of each and can help draw conclusions
about cfDNA extraction efficiency. The regional analysis functionality offered by the
software can further assist in approximating the cfDNA concentration. For example, DNA
concentration within the 100-300 bp region where cfDNA is most likely to be present can
be quantified using the TapeStation software using this functionality.
qPCR
Quantification based on qPCR analysis is effective if the primers are targeting just the
cfDNA fraction and not the gDNA fraction. If not, the primers are going to amplify
from both the cfDNA and gDNA fractions present in the eluate skewing the results. For
example, use of tumor-specific primers if the cfDNA is tumor-derived can analyze the
cfDNA fraction without the gDNA interference. For kit evaluation purposes, using a spike-
in such as 200 bp sheared bacterial DNA in plasma/serum along with bacterial specific
primers can offer information about the extraction efficiency in terms of actual cfDNA
present in the total DNA isolated.
cfDNA integrity analysis is done by real-time PCR of ALU-repeats using two sets of primers
to amplify different lengths of DNA fragments (115 bp and 247 bp). ALU sequences are
highly abundant in the human genome and amplification of the 115-bp ALU amplicon
represents the total amount of DNA fragments (both short and long fragments) whereas
the 247-bp ALU amplicon primarily reflects the amount of long DNA fragments. cfDNA
integrity can be reported as integrity index, which is calculated as the ratio of ALU247 to
ALU115. If the isolated DNA is mainly gDNA, ALU247/ALU115 is expected to be 1. The
ratio is between 0 to 1 if short fragments (cfDNA) are present. Typically, the higher the
amount of cfDNA in the sample, the higher the integrity index.
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Mag-Bind® cfDNA Kit Protocol
• 100% ethanol
• Magnetic separation device for 1.5/2.0 mL microcentrifuge tubes
• Incubator capable of 60°C
• Shaker or rocker for Step 8
• Vortexer
• 15 mL centrifuge tubes
• 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes compatible with magnetic separation device used
• Optional: microplate for DNA storage
Before Starting:
3. Add 67 µL DS Buffer.
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Mag-Bind® cfDNA Kit Protocol
Optional: If desired fragment size is <150 bp, refer to Optional Protocol Modifications:
Recovery of Smaller Fragments on Page 5 before proceeding to Step 7. Modified Protocol
2 will require additional JSB Buffer that is not provided with this kit. Please contact your
Omega Bio-tek representative for details.
7. Add 1 mL JSB Buffer. Vortex at maximum speed for 30 seconds or pipet up and down
to mix thoroughly.
8. Add 5 μL Mag-Bind® Particles CH. Invert the sample 10 times or pipet up and down
to mix. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature with continuous mixing. The
samples must be mixed throughout the 10 minute incubation period by shaking
or rocking. Do not vortex at high speeds as this will cause excess foaming that can
reduce yield. The speed of mixing should be set to continuously keep the Mag-Bind®
Particles CH resuspended in solution.
10. Place the tube on a magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind® Particles
CH. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CH are completely
cleared from solution.
11. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CH.
12. Transfer the remaining lysate from Step 8 to the 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tube used in
the previous steps.
13. Place the tube on a magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind® Particles
CH. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CH are completely
cleared from solution.
14. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CH.
15. Remove the tube containing the Mag-Bind® Particles CH from the magnetic
separation device.
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18. Place the tube on the magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CH. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CH are
completely cleared from solution.
19. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CH.
Note: GT7 Buffer v1.1 may foam during vortexing. Remove foam from cap then
remove supernatant.
20. Repeat Steps 15-19 for a second GT7 Buffer v1.1 step.
21. Remove the tube containing the Mag-Bind® Particles CH from the magnetic
separation device.
Note: SPW Buffer must be diluted with 100% ethanol prior to use. Please see Page 4
for instructions.
24. Place the tube on the magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CH. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CH are
completely cleared from solution.
25. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CH.
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26. Repeat Steps 21-25 for a second SPW Buffer wash step.
27. Remove the tube from the magnetic separation device for approximately 30 seconds.
28. Place the tube on the magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CH.
30. Leave the tube on the magnetic separation device for 25 minutes to dry the Mag-
Bind® Particles CH.
31. Remove the tube containing the Mag-Bind® Particles CH from the magnetic
separation device.
33. Vortex at room temperature for 5 minutes to resuspend the Mag-Bind® Particles CH.
34. Place the tube on the magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CH. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CH are
completely cleared from solution.
35. Transfer the cleared supernatant containing purified DNA to a 1.5 mL microcentrifuge
tube or clean microplate (not provided).
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Mag-Bind® cfDNA Kit Protocol
• 100% ethanol
• Magnetic separation device for 15 mL centrifuge tubes and 1.5/2.0 mL
microcentrifuge tubes
• Incubator capable of 60°C
• Shaker or rocker for Step 8
• Vortexer
• 15 mL centrifuge tubes compatible with magnetic separation device used
• 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes compatible with magnetic separation device used
• Optional: microplate for DNA storage
Before Starting:
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Mag-Bind® cfDNA Kit Protocol
Optional: If desired fragment size is <150 bp, refer to Optional Protocol Modifications:
Recovery of Smaller Fragments on Page 5 before proceeding to Step 7. Modified Protocol
2 will require additional JSB Buffer that is not provided with this kit. Please contact your
Omega Bio-tek representative for details.
7. Add 2 mL JSB Buffer. Vortex at maximum speed for 30 seconds or pipet up and down
to mix thoroughly.
8. Add 10 μL Mag-Bind® Particles CH. Invert the sample 10 times or pipet up and down
to mix. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature with continuous mixing. The
samples must be mixed throughout the 10 minute incubation period by shaking
or rocking. Do not vortex at high speeds as this will cause excess foaming that can
reduce yield. The speed of mixing should be set to continuously keep the Mag-Bind®
Particles CH resuspended in solution.
9. Place the tube on a magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind® Particles
CH. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CH are completely
cleared from solution.
10. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CH.
11. Remove the tube containing the Mag-Bind® Particles CH from the magnetic
separation device.
14. Transfer the resuspended Mag-Bind Particles CH to a new 1.5 mL centrifuge tube (not
provided). Use a magnetic separation device designed for 1.5/2.0 mL tubes for the
remaining procedure.
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15. Place the tube on a magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind® Particles
CH. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CH are completely
cleared from solution.
16. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CH.
17. Remove the tube containing the Mag-Bind® Particles CH from the magnetic
separation device.
20. Place the tube on a magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind® Particles
CH. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CH are completely
cleared from solution.
21. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CH.
22. Remove the tube containing the Mag-Bind® Particles CH from the magnetic
separation device.
Note: SPW Buffer must be diluted with 100% ethanol prior to use. Please see Page 4
for instructions.
25. Place the tube on the magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CH. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CH are
completely cleared from solution.
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26. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CH.
27. Repeat Steps 22-26 for a second SPW Buffer wash step.
28. Remove the tube from the magnetic separation device for approximately 30 seconds.
29. Place the tube on the magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CH.
31. Leave the tube on the magnetic separation device for 25 minutes to dry the Mag-
Bind® Particles CH.
32. Remove the tube containing the Mag-Bind® Particles CH from the magnetic
separation device.
34. Vortex at room temperature for 5 minutes to resuspend the Mag-Bind® Particles CH.
35. Place the tube on the magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CH. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CH are
completely cleared from solution.
36. Transfer the cleared supernatant containing purified DNA to a 1.5 mL microcentrifuge
tube or clean microplate (not provided).
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Mag-Bind® cfDNA Kit Protocol
• 100% ethanol
• Magnetic separation device for 24-well deep-well plates (AlpAqua Magnum FLX24) or
for 15 mL centrifuge tubes and 1.5/2.0 mL microcentrifuge tubes
• Incubator capable of 60°C
• Shaker or rocker for Step 8
• Vortexer
• 24-well deep-well plate or 15 mL centrifuge tubes compatible with magnetic
separation device used
• 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes compatible with magnetic separation device used
• Optional: microplate for DNA storage
Before Starting:
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Mag-Bind® cfDNA Kit Protocol
Optional: If desired fragment size is <150 bp, refer to Optional Protocol Modifications:
Recovery of Smaller Fragments on Page 5 before proceeding to Step 7. Modified Protocol
2 will require additional JSB Buffer that is not provided with this kit. Please contact your
Omega Bio-tek representative for details.
7. Add 4 mL JSB Buffer. Vortex at maximum speed for 30 seconds or pipet up and down
to mix thoroughly.
8. Add 20 µL Mag-Bind® Particles CH. Invert the sample 10 times or pipet up and down
to mix. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature with continuous mixing. The
samples must be mixed throughout the 10 minute incubation period by shaking
or rocking. Do not vortex at high speeds as this will cause excess foaming that can
reduce yield. The speed of mixing should be set to continuously keep the Mag-Bind®
Particles CH resuspended in solution.
10. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CH.
11. Remove the tube/plate containing the Mag-Bind® Particles CH from the magnetic
separation device.
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14. Transfer the resuspended Mag-Bind® Particles CH to a new 1.5 mL centrifuge tube
(not provided) if using a 15 mL centrifuge tube for Steps 1-13. Use a magnetic
separation device designed for 1.5/2.0 mL tubes for the remaining procedure. If using
a 24-well deep-well plate for Steps 1-13, continue to use the 24-well deep-well plate
and a 24-well magnet.
15. Place the tube/plate on the magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-
Bind® Particles CH. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CH are
completely cleared from solution.
16. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CH.
17. Remove the tube/plate containing the Mag-Bind® Particles CH from the magnetic
separation device.
20. Place the tube/plate on the magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-
Bind® Particles CH. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CH are
completely cleared from solution.
21. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CH.
22. Remove the tube/plate containing the Mag-Bind® Particles CH from the magnetic
separation device.
Note: SPW Buffer must be diluted with 100% ethanol prior to use. Please see Page 4
for instructions.
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25. Place the tube/plate on the magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-
Bind® Particles CH. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CH are
completely cleared from solution.
26. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CH.
27. Repeat steps 22-26 for a second SPW Buffer wash step.
28. Remove the tube/plate from the magnetic separation device for approximately 30
seconds.
29. Place the tube on the magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CH.
31. Leave the tube/plate on the magnetic separation device for 25 minutes to dry the
Mag-Bind® Particles CH.
32. Remove the tube/plate containing the Mag-Bind® Particles CH from the magnetic
separation device.
34. Vortex at room temperature for 5 minutes to resuspend the Mag-Bind® Particles CH.
35. Place the tube on the magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CH. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CH are
completely cleared from solution.
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36. Transfer the cleared supernatant containing purified DNA to a 1.5 mL microcentrifuge
tube or clean microplate (not provided).
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Notes:
HiBind®, E.Z.N.A.®, and MicroElute® are registered trademarks of Omega Bio-tek, Inc.
PCR is a patented process of Hoffman-La Roche. Use of the PCR process requires a license.
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