MN Bead Tube Type F
For challenging sample material such as spleen or lung tissue, a mixture of beads shows the best homogenization outcome. MN Bead Tubes Type F are a mix of corundum and 3mm steel beads showing a thorough sample lysis for challenging tissues.
Challenging tissues
Type F (3 mm steel + corundum) 1 - 3 mm corundum and 3 mm steel beads
Compatible with the following kits
Scalable options
Solutions for small sample amounts
- 2 ml screw cap tubes
- Prefilled with corundum + 3 mm steel beads
- Compatible with the MN Bead Tube Holder
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Sample processing recommendations
In order to obtain optimal yields of DNA from sample material, a complete disruption of the sample material is necessary. Sample disruption efficiency depends on the parameters such as type of bead tube or bead plate, time and frequency and also the discrution device. Please find below our suggested recommendations for the MN Bead Tube Type F in combination with different nucleic acid purifiaction kits.
MN Bead Tube Holder in combination with a Vortex-Genie 2
| Sample type | Processing time | Buffer and volume | Bead Tube | Recommended kit |
| Spleen | 20 min, full speed, RT | according to the standard protocol | MN Bead Tubes Type F | NucleoSpin DNA Rapid Lyse |
| Lung | 20 min, full speed, RT | according to the standard protocol | MN Bead Tubes Type F | NucleoSpin DNA Rapid Lyse |
Sample processing recommendation using a RETSCH Mixer Mill
MN Bead Tubes Type F are not recommended for use with high impact devices such as the RETSCH Mixer Mill due to the risk of tube rupture.