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Table 1 Speed-optimized extraction protocols for the KF Duo and the BS 15 instrument

From: Development and validation of rapid magnetic particle based extraction protocols

Step

Reagents

Timing of protocol steps (min)

Original

KF Duo

BS 15

Binding

VXL + ACB + Beads

5

2

2

Wash 1

AW1

3

12 s

1

Wash 2

AW2

2

12 s

1

Wash 3

Ethanol 100%

2

12 s

-

Evaporation

Water

5

0

0

Elution

AVE

2

1

0.5

Total time

 

24:00

8:00

7:50

  1. Each step of the original protocol was shortened to the maximum for the respective extraction platform.