Preparation of RNA Samples from Mouse Tissues: Difference between revisions

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#Incubate at room temperature for 2-3 minutes.
#Incubate at room temperature for 2-3 minutes.
#Centrifuge in a cold eppendorf centrifuge on maximum for 15 minutes.  Sample will separate into a lower, red chloroform phase, an interphase and a colorless upper phase which contains the RNA.
#Centrifuge in a cold eppendorf centrifuge on maximum for 15 minutes.  Sample will separate into a lower, red chloroform phase, an interphase and a colorless upper phase which contains the RNA.
#Transfer 600 uL of the upper phase to a fresh tube.
#Transfer 400 uL of the upper phase to a fresh tube.
#Add 600 uL of 70% ethanol and mix by vortexing.
#Add 400 uL of 70% ethanol and mix by vortexing.
#Remove 700 uL of mixture (invert briefly to mix before taking sample) and add to a spin column in a collection tube.
#Remove 700 uL of mixture (invert briefly to mix before taking sample) and add to a spin column in a collection tube.
#Spin 15s on max (press button).  Discard flow through.  Add remaining sample and respin.
#Spin 15s on max (press button).  Discard flow through.  Add remaining sample and respin.