Omega Mag-Bind M2837-00 User manual

Mag-Bind® Blood RNA 96 Kit
50 µL Blood
M2837-00 1 x 96 preps
M2837-01 4 x 96 preps
200 µL Blood
M2839-00 1 x 96 preps
M2839-01 4 x 96 preps
May 2016

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Introduction and Overview.......................................................2
Before Beginning..........................................................................3
Quantication of RNA.................................................................4
Kit Contents/Storage and Stability.........................................5
Preparing Reagents.......................................................................6
50 µL Mag-Bind® Blood RNA 96 Protocol (M2837)............7
200 µL Mag-Bind® Blood RNA 96 Protocol (M2839)......12
Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................17
Ordering....................................................................................18
Manual Revision: May 2016
Innovations in nucleic acid isolation
Mag-Bind® Blood RNA 96 Kit
Table of Contents

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Introduction and Overview
The Mag-Bind® Blood RNA 96 Kit is designed for rapid and reliable isolation of total
and viral RNA from mammalian whole blood. The Mag-Bind Bead technology provides
high-quality RNA, which is suitable for direct use in most downstream applications, such
as amplications and enzymatic reactions. These protocols can be easily adapted to an
automated system and the procedure can be scaled up or down.
If using the Mag-Bind® Blood RNA 96 Kit for the rst time, please read this booklet to
become familiar with the procedure and its various modications. Samples are lysed in
a specially formulated buer containing detergent and chaotropic salt. After adjusting
the buer conditions, nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) will form a complex with magnetic beads.
The beads/nucleic acids complex is separated from lysates using a magnet. Proteins and
cellular debris are eciently washed away by a washing step. Next, DNA is removed with
a Mag-Bind® DNase I treatment. RNA is rebound and cleaned from the Mag-Bind® DNase
I reaction mixture using a second magnetic bead binding and washing procedure. Pure
RNA is eluted in nuclease-free water or low ionic strength buer. Puried RNA can be
directly used in downstream applications without the need for further purication.
New in this Edition: This manual has been edited for content and redesigned to enhance
user readability.
• Proteinase K Solution can also be stored at room temperature for 6 months. For
storage >6 months, store at 2-8°C.
• DNase I has been replaced by Mag-Bind® DNase I. This is a name change only.
• Proteinase K is now supplied in a liquid form eliminating the resuspension step prior
to use.
• Proteinase K Solution can also be stored at room temperature for 12 months.
• Proteinase Storage Buer is no longer included in the kit.

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Important Notes
Please take a few minutes to read this booklet in its entirety to become familiar with the
procedures. Prepare all materials required before starting to minimize RNA degradation.
• Whenever working with RNA, always wear gloves to minimize RNase contamination.
Use only clean RNase-free disposable plastic pipette tips and plastic ware for the
supplied reagents.
• Equilibrate samples and reagents to room temperature before beginning this
protocol. All steps should be carried out at room temperature unless otherwise
noted. Work quickly, but carefully.
• Prepare all materials required before starting the procedure to minimize RNA
degradation.
Before Beginning

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Quantication and Storage of RNA
To determine the concentration and purity of RNA, measure absorbance at 260 nm and
280 nm with a spectrophotometer. One OD unit measured at 260 nm corresponds to 40
μg/mL RNA. DEPC Water is slightly acidic and can dramatically lower absorbance values.
We suggest that you dilute the sample in a buered solution (TE) for spectrophotometric
analysis. The A260/A280 ratio of pure nucleic acids is 2.0, while an A260/A280 ratio of 0.6
denotes pure protein. A ratio of 1.8-2.0 corresponds to 90%-100% pure nucleic acid.
Phenol has a maximum absorbance at 270 nm and can interfere with spectrophotometric
analysis of DNA or RNA. Store RNA samples at -70°C in water. Under these conditions, RNA
is stable for more than a year.
Integrity of RNA
It is highly recommended that RNA quality be determined prior to beginning all
downstream applications. The quality of RNA can be best assessed by denaturing agarose
gel electrophoresis with ethidium bromide staining. The ribosomal RNA bands should
appear as sharp, clear bands on the gel. The 28S band should appear to be double that
of the 18S RNA band (23S and 16S if using bacteria). If the ribosomal RNA bands in any
given lane are not sharp and appear to be smeared towards the smaller sized RNA, it is
very likely that the RNA undergone degradation during the isolation, handling, or storage
procedure. Although RNA molecules less than 200 bases in length do not eciently bind
to the HiBind® matrix, a third RNA band, the tRNA band, may be visible when a large
number of cells are used.
Quantication of RNA

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Kit Contents
Product M2837-00 M2837-01
Purications (50 µL blood) 1 x 96 4 x 96
Mag-Bind® Particles CNR 530 µL 2.2 mL
RBL Buer 7 mL 30 mL
Proteinase K Solution 600 µL 2.4 mL
RXT Wash Buer 22 mL 88 mL
RNA Wash Buer II 25 mL 100 mL
DEPC Water 10 mL 40 mL
Mag-Bind® DNase I 110 µL 440 µL
DNase l Digestion Buer 6 mL 24 mL
User Manual P P
Product M2839-00 M2839-01
Purications (200 µL blood) 1 x 96 4 x 96
Mag-Bind® Particles CNR 2.1 mL 8.4 mL
RBL Buer 28 mL 120 mL
Proteinase K Solution 2.4 mL 9 mL
RXT Wash Buer 55 mL 220 mL
RNA Wash Buer II 50 mL 2 x 70 mL
DEPC Water 15 mL 60 mL
Mag-Bind® DNase I 225 µL 900 µL
DNase l Digestion Buer 12 mL 48 mL
User Manual P P
Storage and Stability
All Mag-Bind® Blood RNA 96 Kit components are guaranteed for at least 12 months from
the date of purchase when stored as recommended. Proteinase K Solution can be stored
at room temperature for 6 months. For long-term storage (>6 months), store at 2-8°C.
Mag-Bind® Particle CNR must be stored at 2-8°C. Mag-Bind® DNase I must be stored
at -20°C. Store all other components at room temperature (22-25°C). Check buers for
precipitates before use. Redissolve any precipitates by warming to 37˚C.

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1. Dilute RNA Wash Buer II with 100% ethanol as follows and store at room
temperature.
Kit 100% Ethanol to be Added
M2837-00 100 mL
M2837-01 400 mL
Kit 100% Ethanol to be Added
M2839-00 200 mL
M2839-01 280 mL per bottle
2. Dilute RXT Wash Buer with 100% ethanol as follows and store at room temperature.
Kit 100% Ethanol to be Added
M2837-00 28 mL
M2837-01 112 mL
Kit 100% Ethanol to be Added
M2839-00 70 mL
M2839-01 280 mL
Preparing Reagents

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Mag-Bind® Blood RNA 96 Kit Protocol (M2837) - 50 µL blood
The following protocol is designed for isolating total RNA from 50 μL fresh whole blood.
For best RNA quality, always use blood that has not been frozen. Frozen blood can be used
with this protocol, however, RNA quality could be compromised as the result of freeze-
thaw process.
Materials and Equipment to be Supplied by User:
• Magnetic separation device for 96-well microplates (Recommend Cat#MSD-01)
• Nuclease-free 500 µL 96-well microplates (Recommend Cat# EZ9604-01)
• Multichannel pipette
• Nuclease-free pipette tips
• 100% ethanol
• Isopropanol
• Sealing lm
Before Starting:
• Prepare RNA Wash Buer II and RXT Wash Buer according to the “Preparing
Reagents”section on Page 6.
1. Add 65 μL RBL Buer and 65 µL isopropanol to each well of a 500 µL 96-well
microplate.
2. Add 50 μL blood sample to each well and shake for 1 minute.
3. Add 5 μL Proteinase K Solution and 5 µL Mag-Bind® Particles CNR to each well. Pipet
up and down 10 times and shake for 5 minutes to mix thoroughly.
Note: Proteinase K Solution must be added after the blood sample has been added
to RBL Buer. Mag-Bind® Particles CNR and Proteinase K Solution can be made as a
mastermix.
4. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
5. Place the plate on a magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CNR. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR are
completely cleared from solution.
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6. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CNR.
7. Remove the plate containing the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR from the magnetic
separation device.
8. Add 200 µL RXT Wash Buer to each well. Pipet up and down 20 times or shake for 2
minutes to mix thoroughly.
Note: RXT Buer must be diluted with ethanol before use. Please see Page 6 for
instructions.
9. Place the plate on a magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CNR. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR are
completely cleared from solution.
10. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CNR.
11. Remove the plate containing the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR from the magnetic
separation device.
12. Repeat Steps 8-11 for a second RXT Wash Buer wash step.
13. Add 200 μL RNA Wash Buer II to each well. Pipet up and down 10 times or shake for
2 minutes to mix thoroughly.
Note: RNA Wash Buer II must be diluted with ethanol before use. Please see Page 6
for instructions.
14. Place the plate on a magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CNR. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR are
completely cleared from solution.
15. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CNR.
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16. Leave the tube on the magnetic separation device for 3 minutes to air dry the Mag-
Bind® Particles CNR. Remove any residual liquid with a pipettor.
17. Prepare the Mag-Bind® DNase I digestion mix as detailed in the table below:
Note: If total nucleic acid (DNA and RNA) is desired, skip Mag-Bind® DNase I
digestion steps (Steps 18-24) and proceed to Step 25 for isolating both DNA and
RNA.
Number of
Samples
Mag-Bind® DNase I
Digestion Buer Mag-Bind® DNase I Total Volume
1 49 µL 1.0 µL 50 µL
4 215 µL* 4.4 µL* 219.4 µL
10 539 µL* 11 µL* 550 µL
96 5.18 mL* 106 μL* 5.29 mL
* Volumes are calculated 10% extra to oset pipetting error.
Important Notes:
• Mag-Bind® DNase I is very sensitive and prone to physical denaturation. Do not
vortex the Mag-Bind® DNase I mixture. Mix gently by shaking the plate.
• Freshly prepare Mag-Bind® DNase I digestion mix right before RNA isolation.
• All steps must be carried out at room temperature. Work quickly, but carefully.
18. Add 50 µL Mag-Bind® DNase I digestion mix. Pipet up and down 20 times or shake
gently for 2 minutes to mix.
Note: It is very important to remove any liquid drop from the wells before adding
the Mag-Bind® DNase I digestion mix. Mag-Bind® DNase I digestion mix must be used
immediately once it is prepared.
19. Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
20. Add 200 µL RNA Wash Buer II. Pipet up and down 20 times or shake for 5 minutes to
mix.
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21. Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
22. Place the plate on a magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CNR. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR are
completely cleared from solution.
23. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CNR.
24. Remove the plate containing the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR from the magnetic
separation device.
25. Add 300 μL RNA Wash Buer II to each well. Pipet up and down 10 times or shake for
2 minutes to mix thoroughly.
26. Place the plate on a magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CNR. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR are
completely cleared from solution.
27. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CNR.
28. Leave the tube on the magnetic separation device for 10 minutes to air dry the Mag-
Bind® Particles CNR. Remove any residual liquid with a pipettor.
29. Add 20-50 µL DEPC Water. Pipet up and down 20 times or shake for 1 minute to mix
thoroughly.
30. Let sit at room temperature for 3 minutes.
31. Place the plate on a magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CNR. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR are
completely cleared from solution.
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32. Transfer the cleared supernatant containing puried RNA into a new RNase-free
microplate.
33. Store eluted RNA at -70°C.
Note: Any combination of the following steps can be used to help increase RNA yield.
• Heat the DEPC Water to 70°C before adding to the beads.
• Increase the incubation time to 5 minutes.
• Increase the elution volume.
• Repeat the elution step with fresh DEPC Water (this may increase the yield, but
decrease the concentration).
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Mag-Bind® Blood RNA 96 Kit Protocol (M2839) - 200 µL blood
The following protocol is designed for isolating total RNA from 200 μL fresh whole blood.
For best RNA quality, always use blood that has not been frozen. Frozen blood can be used
with this protocol, however, RNA quality could be compromised as the result of freeze-
thaw process.
Materials and Equipment to be Supplied by User:
• Magnetic separation device for 96-well microplate (Recommend Cat#MSD-01)
• Nuclease-free 1 mL or 2 mL 96-well deep-well plate (Recommend Cat# EZ9602-01)
• Nuclease-free 96-well microplate (Recommend Cat# EZ9604-01)
• Multichannel pipette
• Nuclease-free pipette tips
• 100% ethanol
• Isopropanol
• Sealing lm
Before Starting:
• Prepare RNA Wash Buer II and RXT Wash Buer according to the “Preparing
Reagents”section on Page 6.
1. Add 260 μL RBL Buer and 260 µL isopropanol to each well of a 500 µL 96-well
microplate.
2. Add 200 μL blood sample to each well and shake for 1 minute.
3. Add 20 μL Proteinase K Solution and 20 µL Mag-Bind® Particles CNR to each well.
Pipet up and down 10 times and shake for 5 minutes to mix thoroughly.
Note: Proteinase K Solution must be added after the blood sample has been added
to RBL Buer. Mag-Bind® Particles CNR and Proteinase K Solution can be made as a
mastermix.
4. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
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5. Place the plate on a magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CNR. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR are
completely cleared from solution.
6. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CNR.
7. Remove the plate containing the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR from the magnetic
separation device.
8. Add 600 µL RXT Wash Buer to each well. Pipet up and down 20 times or shake for 2
minutes to mix thoroughly.
Note: RXT Buer must be diluted with ethanol before use. Please see Page 6 for
instructions.
9. Place the plate on a magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CNR. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR are
completely cleared from solution.
10. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CNR.
11. Remove the plate containing the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR from the magnetic
separation device.
12. Repeat Steps 8-11 for a second RXT Wash Buer wash step.
13. Add 600 μL RNA Wash Buer II to each well. Pipet up and down 10 times or shake for
2 minutes to mix thoroughly.
Note: RNA Wash Buer II must be diluted with ethanol before use. Please see Page 6
for instructions.
14. Place the plate on a magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CNR. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR are
completely cleared from solution.
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15. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CNR.
16. Leave the tube on the magnetic separation device for 3 minutes to air dry the Mag-
Bind® Particles CNR. Remove any residual liquid with a pipettor.
17. Prepare the Mag-Bind® DNase I digestion mix as detailed in the table below:
Note: If total nucleic acid (DNA and RNA) is desired, skip Mag-Bind® DNase I
digestion steps (Steps 18-24) and proceed to Step 25 for isolating both DNA and
RNA.
Number of
Samples
Mag-Bind® DNase I
Digestion Buer Mag-Bind® DNase I Total Volume
1 98 µL 2 µL 100 µL
4 431 µL* 8.8 µL* 439.8 µL
10 1078 µL* 22 µL* 1100 µL
96 10.35 mL* 211 μL* 10.56 mL
* Volumes are calculated 10% extra to oset pipetting error.
Important Notes:
• Mag-Bind® DNase I is very sensitive and prone to physical denaturation. Do not
vortex the Mag-Bind® DNase I mixture. Mix gently by shaking the plate.
• Freshly prepare Mag-Bind® DNase I digestion mix right before RNA isolation.
• All steps must be carried out at room temperature. Work quickly, but carefully.
18. Add 100 µL Mag-Bind® DNase I digestion mix. Pipet up and down 20 times or shake
gently for 2 minutes to mix.
Note: It is very important to remove any liquid drop from the wells before adding
the Mag-Bind® DNase I digestion mix. Mag-Bind® DNase I digestion mix must be used
immediately once it is prepared.
19. Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
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20. Add 400 µL RNA Wash Buer II. Pipet up and down 20 times or shake for 5 minutes to
mix.
21. Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
22. Place the plate on a magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CNR. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR are
completely cleared from solution.
23. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CNR.
24. Remove the plate containing the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR from the magnetic
separation device.
25. Add 450 μL RNA Wash Buer II to each well. Pipet up and down 20 times or shake for
2 minutes to mix thoroughly.
26. Place the plate on a magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CNR. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR are
completely cleared from solution.
27. Aspirate and discard the cleared supernatant. Do not disturb the Mag-Bind® Particles
CNR.
28. Leave the tube on the magnetic separation device for 10 minutes to air dry the Mag-
Bind® Particles CNR. Remove any residual liquid with a pipettor.
29. Add 100 µL DEPC Water. Pipet up and down 20 times or shake for 1 minute to mix
thoroughly.
30. Let sit at room temperature for 3 minutes.
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31. Place the plate on a magnetic separation device to magnetize the Mag-Bind®
Particles CNR. Let sit at room temperature until the Mag-Bind® Particles CNR are
completely cleared from solution.
32. Transfer the cleared supernatant containing puried RNA into a new RNase-free
microplate.
33. Store eluted RNA at -70°C.
Note: Any combination of the following steps can be used to help increase RNA yield.
• Heat the DEPC Water to 70°C before adding to the beads.
• Increase the incubation time to 5 minutes.
• Increase the elution volume.
• Repeat the elution step with fresh DEPC Water (this may increase the yield, but
decrease the concentration).
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Please use this guide to troubleshoot any problems that may arise. For further assistance,
please contact the technical support sta, toll free, at 1-800-832-8896.
Problem Cause Solution
Low RNA Yield
Incomplete resuspension
of magnetic particles
Resuspend the magnetic particles by
vortexing before use
RNA degraded during
sample storage
Make sure samples are stored properly
and that the samples are processed
immediately after collection or removal
from storage
RNA Wash Buer II was
not prepared correctly
Prepare RNA Wash Buer II by adding
ethanol according to the instructions
Loss of magnetic beads
during procedure Increase the bead collection time
Blood clots cause
congregation of magnetic
beads
Make sure the sample is clear of blood
clots before adding magnetic beads.
Problem Cause Solution
No RNA eluted
RNA Wash Buer II was
not diluted with 100%
ethanol
Prepare RNA Wash Buer II by adding
ethanol according to the instructions
Problem Cause Solution
Problem with
downstream
applications
Insucient RNA was used
RNA is already degraded; always use fresh
blood for RNA isolation
Quantify the puried RNA accurately and
use sucient RNA
Problem Cause Solution
Carryover
of magnetic
beads during
elution
Carryover of magnetic
beads in the eluted
RNA will not eect
downstream applications
To remove the carryover magnetic beads
from eluted RNA, simply magnetize the
magnetic beads and carefully transfer to
a new plate
Problem Cause Solution
DNA
contamination
Inecient DNase I
digestion
Make sure to use proper starting material
Ensure that the DNase I digestion is
carried out at room temperature
Troubleshooting Guide

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Ordering Information
The following components are available for purchase separately.
(Call Toll Free at 1-800-832-8896)
Product Part Number
E-Z 96 Magnetic Stand MSD-01
E-Z 96 Magnetic Stand (Radial) MSD-01b
Magnetic Separation Device MSD-02
96-well Square-well Plate (2.2 mL), 5/pk EZ9602-01
96-well Round-well Plate (1.2 mL), 10/pk SSI-1780-00
96-well Microplate (500 µL) EZ9604-01
DEPC Water (30 mL) PR032
RNA Wash Buer II (20 mL) PDR046
HiBind®, E.Z.N.A.®, and MicroElute® are registered trademarks of Omega Bio-tek, Inc.
Qiagen®, QIAvac® and Vacman® are all trademarks of their respective companies.
PCR is a patented process of Homan-La Roche. Use of the PCR process requires a license.