PrecisionPak

Complete Lysis and Extraction Kit

The PrecisionPakâ„¢ simplifies sample preparation workflow. It is an optimized, complete solution for very high quality and high yield biomolecule extractions from many sample types. The PrecisionPak  bundles together the bead lysis kits with the extraction kits and an optimized, step-by-step protocol, specific for your sample. It also includes additional reagents that you would typically have to purchase separately for higher quality biomolecules, such as a reagent to digest DNA from RNA samples and one to remove unwanted proteins. All the components to homogenize samples, extract and purify high quality nucleic acids are available in one single package with a protocol that takes you from step 1 through the entire procedure. We have PrecisionPaks tailored to both soft and tough tissues for: The lysis kits in the PrecisionPak are available in three types of tubes, to accomodate your preferences and the homogenizer you use: 1.5 mL screw cap and 1.5 mL RINO® snap-cap tubes for Bullet Blender homogenizers, and 2 mL screw cap tubes compatible with most other brands of homogenizers. The extraction kits are selected for high quality results and ease of use. For example, most of the RNA and DNA kits use magnetic bead technology and avoid organic solvents. The custom protocols are optimized and specific for your particular sample in order to make it easy for you to obtain great results.

Superior Yield and Quality

The animal tissue and small organism packs use magnetic bead technology for the nucleic acid extractions. The magnetic beads have a lot of surface area and are moving around in the homogenate throughout the initial incubation period, so they isolate high quantities of nucleic acids with ease in half the time of spin columns. They also remove most of the centrifugation steps required with spin columns.

Additional reagents for high quality yield that you typically need to purchase separately are included in the kits: Proteinase K, RNase A (in DNA isolation kit), DNase I (in RNA isolation kit), and FoamBlocker. The result is a high quality DNA or RNA product.

The plant and fungi packs use precipitation to extract DNA. The precipitation process can be started in just minutes.

PrecisionPak vs Other Methods

 

Comparison of PrecisionPak MAGneat DNA extraction kit and “Qompetitor” kit. Purified DNA from 30mg of various tissue samples were extracted either using PrecisionPak MAGneat DNA kit or “Qompetitor” kit, following manufacturer’s instructions. Extracted DNA samples were run on a 1% Agarose gel. M – 1 kb ladder.

PCR amplification from DNA isolated using PrecisionPak MAGneat Animal tissue kit. PCR amplification was performed to amplify a 900bp fragment of ACT1 gene. PCR products were run on a 1% Agarose gel. M – 100bp ladder.

Comparison of PrecisionPak MAGneat RNA extraction kit, “Qompetitor” kit and Trizol extraction method. Purified RNA from 30mg of various tissue samples or whole Drosophila were extracted using PrecisionPak MAGneat RNA or “Qompetitor” extraction kit, following manufacturer’s instructions or using the Trizol extraction method. Extracted RNA samples were analyzed using the Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer.  L – Ladder

 

One-step RT-qPCR amplification from RNA isolated using PrecisionPak MAGneat Animal tissue kit. Total RNA was extracted from chicken pectoral muscle and used as template for the dynamic range setup targeting GAPDH fragment. The reaction was set up using eight 10-fold serial dilutions (200 ng – 200 fg, six replicates at each concentration) of chicken total RNA. The amplification plot shows reproducibility and accuracy across a wide dynamic range.

Optimized Protocols

We provide protocols that have been developed and tested for your specific application. Bullet Blender® speed and time settings are optimized to avoid DNA degradation for a high quality product. In-house data is available and reflects the quality of the kits. Browse through our library of PrecisionPak Protocols to find one for your needs!

Comprehensive Kits

The PrecisionPak provides everything you need: all the buffers and reagents and the protocol for high quality and high yield. The PrecisionPak includes  additional enzymes such as Proteinase K to facilitate tissue digestion, RNase A (in DNA extraction kit) to remove the contaminating RNA, and DNase I (in RNA extraction kit) to remove the contaminating DNA. The kits also include an optimized protocol.

Save Time

Use of magnetic beads instead of spin columns eliminates the need for multiple centrifugation steps, which are both tedious and time-consuming. Our magnetic rack assembly enables you to batch process up to 8 samples in a rack. The magnetic field can be applied for wash steps and removed for binding steps, without the sample tubes ever leaving the rack. This saves time and provides convenience.

No Organic Solvents

The buffers and the reagents in the kit do not use toxic organic solvents. There is no need to overcrowd the fume hood as the procedure can be done on the benchtop. There are no separate containers required to collect the toxic chemicals and you do not have to spend money on the disposal of toxic wastes.

Great Value

The PrecisionPak comes with the lysis and extraction kits to obtain superior quality DNA or RNA, including reagents to remove unwanted proteins and nucleic acids. The protocol is already optimized for high quality and high yield, so you do not have to fuss. With no spin columns, there are fewer centrifugation steps – extraction is finished in less time. 

Overall, the PrecisionPak offers great value because it includes:

  • the lysis and extraction kits and the additional reagents to remove unwanted proteins and nucleic acids at a fair price
  • saves you time by providing everything in a single package
  • provides a protocol that is already optimized
  • includes unlimited technical support

Select a Kit

We have PrecisionPak kits tailored for your specific application. Contact us if you would like assistance selecting the appropriate PrecisionPak kit or click on the animal tissue, small organism or plant and fungus link below to get to the list of kits.

We currently offer PrecisionPak kits for isolating DNA and RNA from various animal tissues:

Anus, Adipose, Adrenal Gland, Aorta, Bladder, Blood, Blood Vessel, Bone (Mouse Femur and Tibia), Brain, Cartilage, Cecum, Cerebral Fluid, Colon, Diaphragm, Duodenum, Ear Punch/Ear Lobe, Eye Ball (Cornea/Retina), Feces/Excreta, Femur and Tibia, Fish Organs, Gall Bladder, Heart, Hypothalamus, Ileum, Intestinal Mucosa, Intestine, Jejunum, Kidney, Larynx/Voice Cord, Liver, Lung, Lymph Node, Marrow, Meconium,   Muscle, Nasal/Olfactory Mucosa, Nerve, Oropharynx, Pancreas, Pharynx (Throat), Pituitary Gland, Placenta, Polyp, Rectum, Salivary Gland, Skin, Spinal Cord, Spleen, Stomach, Tail Snips, Testis, Thalamus, Thymus, Thyroid, Toe Clip, Tongue, Trachea/Wind Pipe, Tumor Tissue, Umbilical Cord, Uterus.

We have PrecisionPak kits for isolating DNA and RNA for many small organisms:

Caterpillar, Shellfish, Crickets, Fruit Fly (Drosophila), Honeybee, Hookworm, Mosquito, Nematode (B. xylophilus), Roundworm (C. elegans), Shrimp, Ticks, Xenopus, Zebrafish (D. rerio), Zooplankton.

We have PrecisionPak kits for isolating DNA from various plant and fungal samples.

Algae, A thaliana, Barley, Beans, Blueberry, Cannabis, Chickpeas, Cloves, Conifer Needles, Corn, Dried Soy Beans, Fungi, Ginger Rhizome, Horseradish Root, Leaves, Leek, Malanga (Tuber), Microsporidia, Moss, Mung Beans, Mycelia, N. benthamiana, Phytoplankton, Pine Nut, Potato, Rice, Soy Bean Plant, Spelt, Sugar Cane Pulp, Sunflower Seeds, Sorghum, Tobacco, Tomato Root, Tomato Seeds, Wheat Berries.

Single Cells

Coming soon, PrecisionPak kits for isolating DNA from various cells and single-cell organisms.

Tube Sizes

Kits are available for the Bullet Blender in:

  • 1.5 mL snap cap GATORâ„¢ tubes
  • 1.5 mL screw cap RINO® tubes

and for other brand homogenizers in:

  • 2 mL screw cap tubes

Questions? Need Assistance?

Call or email for technical assistance. We love to help.

Small Organism Kits

Plant Matter and Fungal Kits

Use our magnetic rack assembly for quick and easy extractions.

Yeast kits - coming soon

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