Tagment Genomic DNA

This step uses the Enrichment Bead-Linked Transposomes (eBLT) to tagment DNA, which is a process that fragments and tags the DNA with adapter sequences.

• eBLT (Enrichment Bead-Linked Transposomes)
• TB1 (Tagmentation Buffer 1)
• Nuclease-free water
• 96-well PCR plate
• 8-tube strip
• Microseal 'B' adhesive seal
• Pipette tips
– 20 µl
– 200 µl

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• eBLT
– Must be stored at temperatures above 2°C.
– Do not use eBLT that has been stored below 2°C.
1. Prepare the following consumables:

Item

Storage

Instructions

eBLT

2°C to 8° C

Bring to room temperature. Vortex to mix. Do not centrifuge before pipetting.

TB1

-25°C to ‑15°C

Bring to room temperature. Vortex to mix.
2. Save the following TAG program on the thermal cycler:
• Choose the preheat lid option and set to 100°C
• Set the reaction volume to 50 µl
• 55°C for 5 minutes
• Hold at 10°C
1. Add 30 µl DNA to each well of a 96-well PCR plate
2. If DNA volume is < 30 µl, add nuclease-free water to the DNA samples to bring the total volume to 30 µl.
3. Vortex eBLT (yellow cap) for 10 seconds to resuspend. Repeat as necessary.
4. For each sample, combine the following volumes to prepare the Tagmentation Master Mix. Multiply each volume by the number of samples being processed.
• eBLT (11.5 µl)
• TB1 (11.5 µl)

These volumes produce 23 µl Tagmentation Master Mix per sample, which includes extra volume to ensure accurate pipetting.

5. Vortex the Tagmentation Master Mix for 10 seconds to resuspend.
6. Divide the Tagmentation Master Mix volume equally into an 8-tube strip.
7. Using a multichannel pipette, transfer 20 µl Tagmentation Master Mix from the 8-tube strip to each well of the plate containing a sample.

Use fresh tips for each sample column.

8. Discard the 8-tube strip after the Tagmentation Master Mix has been dispensed.
9. Using a multichannel pipette set to 40 µl, pipette each sample 10 times to resuspend, and then seal the plate.
10. Place on the preprogrammed thermal cycler and run the TAG program.
11. Wait until the TAG program has reached the 10°C hold temperature before removing the plate and proceeding.