QBT buffer

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Buffer QBT (equilibration buffer) used for the QIAGEN Genomic-Tip DNA extraction protocol.

The buffer is used to prepare the Genomic Tip column before loading the DNA.

Buffer QBT

750 mM NaCl 50 mM MOPS, pH 7.0 15% isopropanol 0.15% Triton X-100

Buffer QBT can be stored at RT.

To make QBT:

  • Dissolve in 200 ml distilled water
  • 10.96 g NaCl
  • 2.62 g MOPS
  • Adjust the pH to 7.0 with NaOH
  • Add 37.5 ml pure isopropanol
  • Add 3.75 ml 10% Triton X-100 solution
  • Adjust the volume to 250 ml with distilled water