MN Beads Type A (bulk)
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Delivery time approx. 5 working days
0.6–0.8 mm ceramic beads; for homogenization of soil, sediments, and stool
| Application | Sample homogenization |
| Target | Accessories |
| Format | Bulk |
| CE certified | No, research use only |
| Handling | Bead beating |
| Scope of delivery | Bulk beads |
| Storage temperature | 15–25 °C / 59–77 °F |
| Gross weight (incl. packaging) | 443.4 g / 0.98 lbs |
| Packaging dimensions | 53 x 53 x 104 mm / 2.09 x 2.09 x 4.09 Inch |
| Hazardous material | No |
| Shelf life (from production) | 72 Month(s) |
MN Bead Tubes Type A
Microbiome samples are complex and require a very thorough lysis procedure. We recommend mechanical homogenization with ceramic bead based materials to achieve unbiased results for microbiome studies.
Scalable options
Solutions for small sample amounts
Solutions for larger sample amounts
HTP solution
- 2ml screw cap tubes
- Prefilled with 0.6 - 0.8 mm ceramic beads
- compatible with common bead beating devices
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- 5ml screw cap tubes
- Prefilled with 0.6 - 0.8 mm ceramic beads
- compatible with common bead beating devices
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- Pack of prefilled tube strips (8x12)
- Prefilled with 0.6 - 0.8 mm ceramic beads
- compatible with common plate disruption device
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Sample processing recommendations
MN Bead Tube Holder in combination with a Vortex-Genie 2
Sample processing recommendation using a RETSCH Mixer Mill
| Sample type | Processing time | Buffer and volume | Recommended kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soil | Approx. 4min full speed, RT | according to the standard protocol | NucleoMag DNA Microbiome |
| Soil | Approx. 5min, full speed, RT | according to the standard protocol | NucleoSpin Soil |
| Soil | 2700rpm for 5min, RT | according to the standard protocol | NucleoBond RNA Soil |
| Stool | Approx. 5-10min, full speed, RT | according to the standard protocol | NucleoMag DNA Microbiome |
| Stool | Approx. 10min, full speed, RT | according to the standard protocol | NucleoSpin DNA Stool |
| Stool | Approx. 10min, full speed, RT | according to the standard protocol | NucleoSpin RNA Stool |
| Stool | Approx. 10min, full speed, RT | according to the standard protocol | NucleoSpin 96 DNA Stool |
| Biofilm | Approx. 5-10min, full speed, RT | according to the standard protocol | NucleoMag DNA Microbiome |
| 25mm filter membranes | Approx. 4min, full speed, RT | according to the standard protocol | NucleoMag DNA/RNA Water |
| 47mm filter membranes | Approx. 10min, full speed, RT | according to the standard protocol | NucleoMag DNA/RNA Water |
| Sample type | Processing time | Buffer and volume | Bead Tube | Recommended kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soil, stool, biofilm | 1-2min st 30Hz | <200mg sample + 700µl M1 (Optional: 150µl Enhancer SX, 2.5µL RNase A) | MN Bead Tube Type A | NucleoMag Microbiome |
| Sample type | Processing time | Buffer and volume | Bead tube | Recommended kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soil, stool, biofilm | 2x3 min at 30 Hz | <200mg + 700µl M1 (Optional: 150µl Enhancer SX, 2.5µl RNase A) | MN Bead Plate Type A | NucleoMag DNA Microbiome |
MN Bead Tubes Type A
MN 96 Bead Plate A
An alternative in sample disruption of biological materials are bead beating mills. MN Bead Tubes (with the exception of MN Bead Tubes Type F) can be combined with most disruption devices. Please find below the recommendation for MN Bead Tubes Type A incombination with different purification kits and the RETSCH Mixer Mill. Click here to find our latest Application Note for MN Bead Tubes and the Retsch Mixer Mill.
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 disruption device. Please find below our suggested recommendations for the MN Bead Tubes Type A in combination with different nucleic acid purification kits.
Sample disruption using the MN Bead Tube Holder is a very straight forward and easy method to homogenize your sample. The MN Bead Tube Holder is available for 2 ml and 5 ml bead tubes.
Compatible with the following kits
Bulk solutions for different sample amounts
- bulk beads
- 0.6–0.8 mm ceramic beads
- compatible with common bead beating devices
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