Methylation assays are microarrays designed to measure DNA methylation levels at specific sites across the genome. Since DNA methylation is a key epigenetic modification that can influence gene expression, these assays are used to study its role in various biological processes and diseases.
Plants, Animals, Humans
Non-NGS
Sample Type | Concentration | Recommended Amount | Minimum Amount | Minimum volume (µl) | Storage (°C) | Buffer | Recommended RIN/DIN | Shipment | Storage tube |
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Intact Genomic DNA | ≥ 10 ng/µl | ≥ 500 ng | 150 ng | 10-20 | 4/-20/-80 | EB, or low TE (<0.1 mM EDTA) | >5 | Ice pack | 1.5 ml or 0.5 ml tubes |
Whole Blood | 500 µl | NA | 200 | 4 | NA | NA | Ice pack | EDTA tubes/aliquoted in 1.5 ml tubes |