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Problem
Cause
Solution
Bubbles
formed
during
extraction.
Sample is not added, or
sample volume is lower than
the recommended volume.
Be sure to add samples to the
tubes prior to starting the
protocol. To ensure proper
mixing of reagents and
prevent bubble formation
during mixing, make sure the
sample volume is at least at
the recommended volume
listed in the resp. extraction kit
handbook.
Clumping of beads/ problem
with magnetic separation of
beads.
Too much sample material.
Reduce amount of sample
material
to
the
values
recommended in the resp.
extraction kit handbook.
Carryover of magnetic beads
into eluate.
Too much sample material was
used, causing clumping of
bead.
Reduce amount of sample
material
to
the
values
recommended in the resp.
extraction kit handbook.
Carryover of magnetic beads
into eluate.
Too much sample material was
used, causing clumping of
bead.
Centrifuge Elution Tube to
sediment the beads. Transfer
magnetic
bead-free
supernatant to a fresh tube.
Leakage from Filter Tips or
uneven
liquid
handling
between Filter Tips.
Air leakage on the Filter Tip.
Replace the air-leaking tip with
new one.
