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In this section: Laboratory Methods (Food)

BAM R75: Sonicated Calf-Thymus or Salmon-Sperm DNA

Reagents Index for BAM

January 2001

DNA	1 g
Distilled water	1 liter

Stir 3-4 h to dissolve. May be heated to 60°C. Sonicate until MW is about 300,000 - 500,000 daltons. Store frozen in 1 ml aliquots.

Original Source: Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8th Edition, Revision A, 1998.

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