QIAprep 2.0 Spin Columns contain a unique silica membrane that binds up to 20 μg DNA in the presence of a high concentration of chaotropic salt, and allows elution in a small volume of low-salt buffer. QIAprep membrane technology eliminates time consuming phenol
–chloroform extraction and alcohol precipitation, as well as the problems and inconvenience associated with loose resins and slurries. High-purity plasmid DNA eluted from QIAprep 2.0 Spin Columns is immediately ready to use – there is no need to precipitate, concentrate, or desalt.
To enable faster and more convenient sample processing and analysis, gel loading dye is provided in the kit. GelPilot Loading Dye contains 3 tracking dyes (xylene cyanol, bromophenol blue, and orange G) to facilitate the optimization of agarose gel run time and prevent smaller DNA fragments migrating too far (see figure "
GelPilot Loading Dye").