Cheek Cell DNA Extraction

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Using Cytobrush

  1. Use sterile cytobrush and insert into mouth
  2. brush cytobrush on inside of cheek 25 times
  3. Swirl cytobrush in 100 μl of Chelex suspension (10% w/v)
  4. Place centrifuge tube with Chelex and cell suspension on 100 °C heat block for 10 minutes
  5. Centrifuge tubes at maximum speed for 5 minutes
  6. DNA is in the supernatant. (avoid beads at bottom)
  7. Store DNA in -20 °C

PCR with PCR Beads

  1. Add 22 μl of primer mix (forward and reverse) to beads
  2. Ensure that the the bead is dissolved
  3. Add 3 μl of DNA