TN 162 dsDNA Assay Concentration Limits

Introduction

DeNovix Fluorescence Assays enable dsDNA quantitation over a broad range of concentrations using three distinct fluorescence assays kits.

Note: When comparing reported concentration ranges for kits made by various manufacturers, it is important to review specifications based upon common nomenclature. Specifications may be reported as initial sample concentration, concentration after dilution in the assay tube or total mass of biomolecule of interest in the tube.

Concentration vs. Total Mass

Fluorescent assays are generally designed to work over the specified core assay ranges using 10 µL of sample in 190 µL of working dye reagent for a total volume of 200 µL. For some assays, the range can be extended by varying the volume ratios. The key is to stay above the minimum and below the maximum kit specific recommended total mass of dsDNA in each tube.

Example Minimum Kit Concentration:

Using 10 µL of the lowest initial sample concentration covered by a kit with a stated lower limit of 10 pg/µL results in a minimum absolute mass of 100 pg in 200 µL. This can also be stated as 0.5 pg/µL after dilution in the assay tube.

Note: Lower initial sample concentrations may be measured by increasing the volume (e.g., 20 µL of a 5 pg/µL sample) as long as the total mass per assay tube is not less than the lower specification equivalent.

Example Maximum Kit Concentration:

Using 10 µL of the highest initial sample with a stated upper limit of 25 ng/µL results in a maximum absolute dsDNA mass of 250 ng in 200 µL. This can also be stated as 1.25 ng/µL after dilution in the assay tube.

Note: Higher initial sample concentrations may be measured by decreasing the volume (e.g., 1 µL of a 250 ng/µL sample) as long as the total mass per assay tube is not more than the upper specification equivalent.

Summary

The DeNovix suite of dsDNA Fluorescence Assays include three highly-specific, highly-sensitive kits for dsDNA quantification. Assay protocols are optimized for easy 2 Point Standard Curves, but they also offer the flexibility of using multi-point standard options. Assays are available in evaluation and larger sizes.

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