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Mapping 250K/500K SNP assay

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Problem Likely Cause Solution<br />

Faint/absent bands on PCR gel (continued)<br />

Samples affected (but<br />

positive controls OK).<br />

Low PCR yield<br />

Gel image shows PCR<br />

product but following<br />

purification<br />

spectrophotometer<br />

measurements at 260nm<br />

indicate low PCR yield.<br />

chapter 8 | Troubleshooting 215<br />

Non-optimal reaction conditions. Use master mixes and include a positive<br />

control to eliminate reagents and <strong>assay</strong><br />

problems as detailed above.<br />

Insufficient starting material. 250 ng genomic DNA should be used.<br />

Confirm concentration using calibrated<br />

spectrophotometer.<br />

Sample DNA contains enzymatic or<br />

chemical inhibitors.<br />

Ensure genomic DNA is purified and<br />

diluted in Low EDTA (0.1mm) TE buffer.<br />

Use recommended procedure to ethanol<br />

precipitate genomic DNA to remove<br />

inhibitors.<br />

Degraded sample DNA. Confirm quality of genomic DNA sample.<br />

Sufficient PCR product is present but<br />

spectrophotometer is out of<br />

calibration.<br />

PCR product is lost due to reduced<br />

temperature.<br />

Pipette used for quantitation not<br />

calibrated.<br />

White precipitate is seen after the PCR reaction<br />

Calibrate spectrophotometer. Proceed<br />

with <strong>assay</strong>.<br />

All purification steps must be carried out at<br />

25 to 35°C.<br />

Calibrate Pipette. Proceed with <strong>assay</strong>.<br />

Precipitation from <strong>assay</strong> reagents. Add 0.1 M EDTA, as per protocol, before<br />

PCR product purification. This precipitate<br />

should no longer be present after<br />

purification.

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