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Description
The DNA IQ™ System is a DNA isolation and quantitation system designed specifically
for the forensic and paternity community. This system employs a novel technology with
magnetic particles to prepare clean samples for short tandem repeat (STR) analysis
easily and efficiently. The DNA IQ™ System can be used to extract DNA from stains or
liquid samples such as blood or resulting DNA solutions.
The unique DNA IQ™ Resin is designed to eliminate PCR inhibitors and purify contamination
frequently encountered in casework samples. When working with larger samples found in
paternity and databasing, the DNA IQ™ System automatically delivers a consistent amount
of total DNA. Buccal swabs, stains on FTA® paper and liquid blood have been analyzed
with the system (the DNA IQ™ Spin Baskets are not required for liquid blood analysis).
The DNA IQ™ System has been tested with the AluQuant® Human DNA Quantitation System and
the PowerPlex® 16 System to ensure a streamlined process. This translates into reliable
products giving optimal results from isolation to quantitation and STR analysis.
Features
Designed specifically for use on forensic, database and paternity samples:- When working with small amounts of DNA, the system becomes more efficient as sample size decreases.
The unique DNA IQ™ Resin used in the system is designed to eliminate PCR inhibitors and purify
the contaminated samples frequently encountered in casework (e.g. denim, leather, and soil).
DNA IQ™ can be used to analyze difficult samples such as bloodstains on denim. Even bloodstains
as small as 0.1µl can be isolated and amplified to give a complete STR profile!.
No extra quantitation steps prior to amplification:- For paternity and database samples, DNA IQ™ delivers a consistent amount of total DNA.
It doesn't matter if the samples are being isolated from swabs, stains on FTA® paper,
or liquid blood, DNA IQ™ will deliver consistent yields of pure DNA ready for amplification
without any added quantitation steps.
Cleaner DNA with a simple, rapid system:- Compared to other systems, DNA IQ™ makes it easier to get from sample to cleaner,
quantitated DNA. To extract stains, just heat your sample in the Lysis Buffer for 30
minutes and centrifuge. DNA IQ™ Resin is then added to the solution and the samples
are washed using a magnetic stand. Thirty minutes later, you have purified DNA.
Flexible:- The DNA IQ™ System is flexible. One simple system can be used for all types of
forensic samples. The DNA IQ™ System allows you to decide how much DNA to extract
from your samples.
Efficient:- Sensitive to minute sample sizes. In addition, no harmful, organic solvents such as
phenol and chloroform are used, so use of a hood is not required and disposal of
hazardous chemicals is eliminated.
System Components
- » Resin
- » Lysis Buffer
- » 2X Wash Buffer
- » Elution Buffer
- » Protocols (Casework and Database)
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