Sample Preparation

Overview Important This article applies to small orders (<10 samples) only for Plant, Animal or Fungi Tissue samples. How to prepare small order samples Thoroughly and firmly seal all bags (preferably double layer ziplock plastic bags)  Each...

Overview We can accept and process samples from museums, herbarium collections, material that has been in prolonged storage, and valuable material.  However, DNA quality declines as time in storage increases. It also depends on how material has be...

Overview As we use robots to extract gDNA, we have specific requirements in relation to sample size, storage, packaging and shipment of animal tissue samples. Our ability to process your samples is dependent on their condition when they arrive at o...

Overview To process tissues other than blood, such as muscle, liver, skin, fish fin clips, etc., we require 10-15mg of tissue submerged in 80% ethanol.  For help selecting plasticware to pack your samples, please read the instructions on Plasti...

Overview Blood samples can be submitted as: 5-10uL whole blood under 90uL 80% ethanol, or 3-5uL plasma “white blood cells” under 90uL 80% ethanol, or Blood absorbed onto Whatman FTA Cards – 2-3 Micro-Punch discs of 1.2mm size per sample Don'...