Power Fecal™ DNA Isolation Kit: Instruction Manual

PowerFecal
DNA Isolation Kit

Catalog No.
12830-50
Quantity
50 Preps
Instruction Manual
Inhibitor Removal Technology (IRT) is a registered trademark of MO BIO Laboratories, Inc. and is covered by the following
patents USA US 7,459,548 B2, Australia 2005323451 and India 246946.
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Technical Information: Toll free 1-800-606-6246, or 1-760-929-9911 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mobio.com
Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3
Protocol Overview........................................................................................................................... 3
Flow Chart................................................................................................................................... 4
Equipment Required ...................................................................................................................... 5
Kit Contents & Storage .................................................................................................................. 5
Precautions & Warnings ................................................................................................................ 5
Protocols:
Experienced User Protocol ................................................................................................ 6
Detailed Protocol (Describes what is happening at each step) ......................................... 8
Vacuum Manifold Protocol .. 11
Hints & Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................................................... 13
Contact Information ....................................................................................................................... 15
Products recommended for you ................................................................................................. 16
Introduction
The PowerFecal DNA Isolation Kit is designed for fast and easy purification of both microbial and host
genomic DNA from stool and feces. Based on the MO BIO PowerSoil DNA Isolation Kit, the
PowerFecal DNA Isolation Kit uses the same patented Inhibitor Removal Technology (IRT) for stool
that has worked so well for soil. IRT is very effective at removing inhibitory substances commonly found
in stool such as polysaccharides, heme compounds and bile salts. The result is high purity DNA that is
ready to use in the most demanding downstream applications.
Protocol Overview
The recommended starting sample is 0.25 grams of stool or biosolid. Each sample is homogenized in a
2 ml bead beating tube containing garnet beads. Cell lysis of host cells as well as microbial cells is
facilitated by both mechanical collisions between beads and chemical disruption of cell membranes,
ensuring efficient extraction from even the toughest of microorganisms. Patented Inhibitor Removal
Technology (IRT) is then used to remove common substances in fecal samples that interfere with PCR.
Total genomic DNA is captured on a silica spin column. DNA is then washed and eluted so that it is
ready for PCR analysis and other downstream applications including qPCR and next generation
sequencing analysis.
High Throughput Options

MO BIO offers a vacuum based protocol for faster processing without centrifugation for the DNA binding
and column washing steps for Spin Filters. The MO BIO PowerVac Manifold (Catalog# 11991) allows
for processing of up to 20 spin filter preps at a time using the PowerVac Mini Spin Filter Adapters (See
Other Related Products listed below). Using the PowerVac Manifold minimizes the most time
consuming steps in the procedure. For additional high throughput options MO BIO offers the PowerSoilhtp 96 Well Soil DNA Isolation Kit for processing 2 x 96 samples using a centrifuge capable of spinning
two 96 Well Blocks stacked (13 cm x 8 cm x 5.5 cm) at 2500 x g. For 96 well plate homogenization, we
recommend the Retsch 96 Well Plate Shaker (MO BIO Catalog# 11996 in the USA only) and Adapters
(MO BIO Catalog# 11990). For information outside the USA, contact [email protected].
This kit is for research purposes only. Not for diagnostic use.
Other Related Products
PowerMax Soil DNA Isolation Kit
PowerSoil -htp 96 Well Soil DNA Isolation Kit

Ceramic Bead Tubes, 1.4 mm
Glass Bead Tubes, 0.5 mm
Glass Bead Tubes, 0.1mm
PowerVac Manifold
PowerVac Mini System
PowerVac Mini Spin Filter Adapters
PowerLyzer 2 ml Tube Holder
PowerLyzer Tube Holder Stand
Catalog No.
12988-10
12955-4
12955-12
13113-50
13116-50
13118-50
11991
11992
11992-10
11992-20
13156
13157
Quantity
10 preps
4 x 96 preps
12 x 96 preps
50 tubes
50 tubes
50 tubes
1 manifold
1 unit + 20 adapters
10 adapters
20 adapters
1 unit
1 unit
Equipment Required
Microcentrifuge (13,000 x g)
Pipettors (60 l - 750 l)
Vortex-Genie 2 Vortex (MO BIO Catalog# 13111-V or 13111-V-220)
Vortex Adapter (MO BIO Catalog# 13000-V1)
Reagents Required but not Included

100% ethanol (for the PowerVac Manifold protocol only)
Kit Contents
Component
Dry Bead Tubes
Bead Solution
Solution C1
Solution C2
Solution C3
Solution C4
Solution C5
Solution C6
Spin Filters (units in 2 ml tubes)
2 ml Collection Tubes
Kit Catalog # 12830-50

Catalog #
Amount
12830-50-BT
50
12830-50-BS
42 ml
12830-50-1
3.3 ml
12830-50-2
14 ml
12830-50-3
11 ml
12830-50-4
72 ml
12830-50-5
30 ml
12830-50-6
6 ml
12830-50-SF
50
12830-50-T
200
Kit Storage
Kit reagents and components should be stored at room temperature (15-30C).
Precautions
Please wear gloves when using this product. Avoid all skin contact with kit reagents. In case of contact,
wash thoroughly with water. Do not ingest. See Material Safety Data Sheets for emergency procedures
in case of accidental ingestion or contact. All MSDS information is available upon request (760-9299911) or at www.mobio.com on the product page. Reagents labeled flammable should be kept away
from open flames and sparks.
WARNING: Solution C5 contains ethanol. It is flammable. Do not use bleach to clean the inside of the
PowerVac Manifold or to rinse the PowerVac Mini Spin Filter Adapters when attached to the
manifold.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR USE: Shake to mix Solution C4 before use.
Experienced User Protocol

Please wear gloves at all times
1. To the Dry Bead Tube, provided, add 0.25 grams of stool or biosolid.
Note: For fecal samples that are especially high in lipids, polysaccharides and protein (for
example: meconium or some bird feces) less material (0.10 grams) may improve the DNA
yield and purity.
2. Add 750 l of Bead Solution to the Dry Bead Tube. Gently vortex to mix.
3. Check Solution C1. If Solution C1 has precipitated, heat solution to 60C until dissolved before use.
4. Add 60 l of Solution C1 and invert several times or vortex briefly.
5. Heat the tubes at 65C for 10 minutes.
6. Secure the bead tubes horizontally using the MO BIO Vortex Adapter tube holder for the vortex (MO
BIO Catalog# 13000-V1) or secure tubes horizontally on a flat-bed vortex pad with tape. Vortex at
maximum speed for 10 minutes.
7. Centrifuge the tubes at 13,000 x g for 1 minute.
8. Transfer the supernatant to a clean 2 ml Collection Tube (provided). Expect between 400 to 500 l
of supernatant.
9. Add 250 l of Solution C2 and vortex briefly to mix. Incubate at 4C for 5 minutes.
11. Avoiding the pellet, transfer up to 600 l of supernatant to a clean 2 ml Collection Tube (provided).
12. Add 200 l of Solution C3 and vortex briefly. Incubate at 4C for 5 minutes.
14. Avoiding the pellet, transfer the supernatant to a clean 2 ml Collection Tube (provided).
Do not transfer more than 750 l at this step.
15. Shake to mix Solution C4 before use. Add 1200 l of Solution C4 to the supernatant and vortex for
5 seconds.
16. Load 650 l of supernatant onto a Spin Filter and centrifuge at 13,000 x g for 1 minute. Discard the
flow through and repeat until all the supernatant has been loaded onto the Spin Filter.
Note: A total of three loads for each sample processed are required.
High Throughput Option: Step 16 can become tedious when many samples need to be processed.
For this reason, MO BIO has developed a vacuum protocol. It does require the purchase of our
aluminum Spin Filter Adapters (MO BIO Catalog# 11992-10) which will allow you to fit our flat bottom
spin filters on to any vacuum manifold with Luer lock fittings. Please read Vacuum Protocol using
the PowerVac Manifold on page 11.
17. Add 500 l of Solution C5 and centrifuge for 1 minute at 13,000 x g.
18. Discard the flow through.
19. Centrifuge again for 1 minute at 13,000 x g.
20. Carefully place the Spin Filter in a clean 2 ml Collection Tube (provided). Avoid splashing any of
Solution C5 onto the Spin Filter.
21. Add 100 l of Solution C6 to the center of the white filter membrane. Alternatively, sterile DNA-Free
PCR Grade Water or TE buffer may be used for elution from the silica Spin Filter membrane at this
step (MO BIO Catalog# 17000-10).
Note: Eluting with 100 l of Solution C6 will maximize DNA yield. For more concentrated
DNA, a minimum of 50 l of Solution C6 can be used. Do not use less than 50 l of
Solution C6.
22. Centrifuge at 13,000 x g for 1 minute and discard the Spin Filter basket.
The DNA in the tube is now ready for any downstream application. No further steps are required.
We recommend storing DNA frozen (-20 to -80C). Solution C6 contains no EDTA. To concentrate
the DNA see the Hints & Troubleshooting Guide.
Thank you for choosing the PowerFecal DNA Isolation Kit.
Detailed Protocol (Describes what is happening at each step)

1. To the Dry Bead Tube, provided, add 0.25 grams of stool or biosolid.
Note: For fecal samples that are especially high in lipids, polysaccharides and protein (for
example: meconium or some bird feces) less material (0.10 grams) may improve the DNA
yield and purity.
2. Add 750 l of Bead Solution to the Dry Bead Tube. Gently vortex to mix.
Whats happening: After your sample has been loaded into the bead tube, the next steps will be
homogenization and cell lysis. The garnet beads and Bead Solution will help to dissolve and disperse the
sample particles.
3. Check Solution C1. If Solution C1 has precipitated, heat solution to 60C until dissolved before use.
Whats happening: Solution C1 contains SDS. If it gets cold, it will form a white precipitate in the bottle.
Heating to 60C will dissolve the SDS while not harming the SDS or the other disruption agents. Solution C1
can be used while it is still warm.
4. Add 60 l of Solution C1 and invert several times or vortex briefly.

Whats happening: Solution C1 contains SDS and other disruption agents that aid cell lysis. SDS is an anionic
detergent that breaks down fatty acids and lipids associated with the cell membrane of several organisms.
5. Heat the tubes at 65C for 10 minutes.

Whats happening: Fecal samples contain a complex array of polysaccharides, lipids, salts and cells. Heating
the sample increases the reaction rate between the lysis buffer and these substances and aids cell lysis.
6. Secure the bead tubes horizontally using the MO BIO Vortex Adapter tube holder for the vortex (MO
BIO Catalog# 13000-V1) or secure tubes horizontally on a flat-bed vortex pad with tape. Vortex at
maximum speed for 10 minutes.
Whats happening: By shaking the beads in the presence of disruption agents, collision of the beads with
microbial cells will cause the cells to break open. The MO BIO Vortex Adapter is a simple platform to keep the
bead tubes tightly attached to the vortex during shaking. While one can attach the tubes with tape, the tape can
become loose so that the tubes shake unevenly and inefficiently resulting in inconsistent results or lower yields.

8. Transfer the supernatant to a clean 2 ml Collection Tube (provided). Expect between 400 to 500 l
of supernatant.
Whats happening: Expect between 400 to 500 l of lysate at this step. The exact volume depends on the
absorbency of your starting material and is not critical for the procedure to be effective.
9. Add 250 l of Solution C2 and vortex briefly to mix. Incubate at 4C for 5 minutes.
Whats happening: Solution C2 is patented Inhibitor Removal Technology (IRT). It contains a reagent to
precipitate non-DNA organic and inorganic material including polysaccharides, cell debris, and proteins. It is
important to remove contaminating organic and inorganic matter that may reduce DNA purity and inhibit
downstream DNA applications.

11. Avoiding the pellet, transfer up to 600 l of supernatant to a clean 2 ml Collection Tube (provided).
Whats happening: The pellet at this point contains non-DNA organic and inorganic material including
polysaccharides, cell debris, and proteins. For best DNA yield and quality, avoid transferring any of the pellet.
12. Add 200 l of Solution C3 and vortex briefly. Incubate at 4C for 5 minutes.
14. Avoiding the pellet, transfer the supernatant to a clean 2 ml Collection Tube (provided).
Do not transfer more than 750 l at this step.
Whats happening: The pellet at this point contains additional non-DNA organic and inorganic material. For the
best DNA yield and quality avoid transferring any of the pellet. It is important that no more than 750 l be
transferred to the next step to ensure proper binding of the DNA to the silica spin column.
15. Shake to mix Solution C4 before use. Add 1200 l of Solution C4 to the supernatant and vortex for
5 seconds.
Whats happening: Solution C4 is a high concentration salt solution. Since DNA binds tightly to silica at high
salt concentrations, this will adjust the DNA solution salt concentrations to allow binding of DNA, but not nonDNA organic and inorganic material that may still be present at low levels, to the Spin Filters.
16. Load 650 l of supernatant onto a Spin Filter and centrifuge at 13,000 x g for 1 minute. Discard the
flow through and repeat until all the supernatant has been loaded onto the Spin Filter.
Note: A total of three loads for each sample processed are required.
High Throughput Option: Step 16 can become tedious when many samples need to be processed.
For this reason, MO BIO has developed a vacuum protocol. It does require the purchase of our
aluminum Spin Filter Adapters (MO BIO Catalog# 11992-10) which will allow you to fit our flat bottom
spin filters on to any vacuum manifold with Luer lock fittings. Please read Vacuum Protocol using
the PowerVac Manifold on page 11.
Whats happening: DNA is selectively bound to the silica membrane in the Spin Filter device in the high salt
solution. Contaminants pass through the filter membrane, leaving only DNA bound to the membrane.
17. Add 500 l of Solution C5 and centrifuge for 1 minute at 13,000 x g.

Whats happening: Solution C5 is an ethanol based wash solution used to further clean the DNA that is bound
to the silica filter membrane in the Spin Filter. This wash solution removes residual salt and other contaminants
while allowing the DNA to stay bound to the silica membrane.
18. Discard the flow through.

Whats happening: This flow through fraction is just non-DNA organic and inorganic waste removed from the
silica Spin Filter membrane by the ethanol wash solution.
19. Centrifuge again for 1 minute at 13,000 x g.

Whats happening: This second spin removes residual Solution C5 (ethanol wash solution). It is critical to
remove all traces of wash solution because the ethanol in Solution C5 can interfere with many downstream
DNA applications such as PCR, restriction digests, and gel electrophoresis.
20. Carefully place the Spin Filter in a clean 2 ml Collection Tube (provided). Avoid splashing any of
Solution C5 onto the Spin Filter.
21. Add 100 l of Solution C6 to the center of the white filter membrane. Alternatively, sterile DNA-Free
PCR Grade Water or TE buffer may be used for elution from the silica Spin Filter membrane at this
step (MO BIO Catalog# 17000-10).
Note: Eluting with 100 l of Solution C6 will maximize DNA yield. For more concentrated
DNA, a minimum of 50 l of Solution C6 can be used. Do not use less than 50 l of
Solution C6.
Whats happening: Placing Solution C6 (sterile elution buffer) in the center of the small white membrane will
make sure the entire membrane is wetted. This will result in more efficient and complete release of the DNA
from the silica Spin Filter membrane. As Solution C6 (elution buffer) passes through the silica membrane, DNA
that was bound in the presence of high salt is selectively released by Solution C6 (10 mM Tris) which lacks salt.
22. Centrifuge at 13,000 x g for 1 minute and discard the Spin Filter basket.
The DNA in the tube is now ready for any downstream application. No further steps are required.
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Vacuum Protocol using the PowerVac Manifold

For each sample lysate, use one Spin Filter column. Keep the Spin Filter in the attached 2 ml Collection
Tube and continue using the Collection Tube as a Spin Filter holder until needed for the Vacuum
Manifold Protocol. Label each Collection Tube top and Spin Filter column to maintain sample identity. If
the Spin Filter becomes clogged during the vacuum procedure, you can switch to the procedure for
purification of the DNA by centrifugation.
You will need to provide 100% ethanol for step 4 of this protocol.
1. For each prep, attach one aluminum PowerVac Mini Spin Filter Adapter (MO BIO Catalog#
11992-10 or 11992-20) into the Luer-Lok fitting of one port in the PowerVac Manifold (MO BIO
Catalog# 11991). Gently press a Spin Filter column into the PowerVac Mini Spin Filter Adapter
until snugly in place. Ensure that all unused ports of the vacuum manifold are closed.
Note: Aluminum PowerVac Mini Spin Filter Adapters are reusable.
2. Transfer 650 l of prepared sample lysate (from step 15) to the Spin Filter column.
3. Turn on the vacuum source and open the stopcock of the port. Hold the tube in place when opening
the stopcock to keep the spin filter steady. Allow the lysate to pass through the Spin Filter column.
After the lysate has passed through the column completely, load again with the next 650 l of lysate.
Continue until all of the lysate has been loaded onto the Spin Filter column. Close the one-way
Luer-Lok stopcock of that port.
Note: If Spin Filter columns are filtering slowly, close the ports to samples that have
completed filtering to increase the pressure to the other columns.
4. Load 800 l of 100% ethanol into the Spin Filter so that it completely fills the column. Open the
stopcock while holding the column steady. Allow the ethanol to pass through the column completely.
Close the stopcock.
5. Add 500 l of Solution C5 to each Spin Filter. Open the Luer-Lok stopcock and apply a vacuum
until Solution C5 has passed through the Spin Filter completely. Continue to pull a vacuum for
another minute to dry the membrane. Close each port.
6. Turn off the vacuum source and open an unused port to vent the manifold. If all 20 ports are in use,
break the vacuum at the source. Make certain that all vacuum pressure is released before performing
the next step. It is important to turn off the vacuum at the source to prevent backflow into the
columns.
7. Remove the Spin Filter column and place in the original labeled 2 ml Collection Tube. Place into
the centrifuge and spin at 13,000 x g for 1 minute to completely dry the membrane.
8. Transfer the Spin Filter column to a new 2 ml Collection Tube and add 100 l of Solution C6 to
the center of the white filter membrane. Alternatively, sterile DNA-Free PCR Grade Water may be
used for elution from the silica Spin Filter membrane at this step (MO BIO Catalog# 17000-10).
9. Centrifuge at room temperature for 30 seconds at 10,000 x g.
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10. Discard the Spin Filter column. The DNA in the tube is now ready for any downstream application.
No further steps are required.
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Hints & Troubleshooting Guide

Amount of Sample to Process
This kit is designed to process 0.25 grams of fecal or stool sample per prep. We do not recommend
using greater than 0.25 grams. Because of very high levels of proteins, lipids and polysaccharides
contained in some types of fecal samples, less material (0.10 grams) may actually improve the extracted
DNA yield and purity in these samples.
Wet Fecal Sample
If the fecal sample is high in water content, add the sample to Dry Bead Tube and centrifuge at room
temperature for 30 seconds at 10,000 x g. Remove as much liquid as possible with a pipet tip. Continue
with the protocol at step 2.
If DNA Does Not Amplify
Make sure to check DNA yields by gel electrophoresis or spectrophotometer reading. An excess
amount of DNA will inhibit PCR.
Diluting the template DNA should not be necessary with DNA isolated with the PowerFecal DNA
Isolation Kit; however, it should still be attempted.
If DNA will still not amplify after trying the steps above, then PCR optimization (changing reaction
conditions and primer choice) may be needed.
Alternative Lysis Methods
For less DNA shearing: After adding Solution C1, vortex 3-4 seconds, then heat to 70C for
5 minutes. Vortex 3-4 seconds. Heat another 5 minutes. Vortex 3-4 seconds. This alternative
procedure will reduce shearing but may also reduce yield.
Concentrating the DNA
The final volume of eluted DNA will be 100 l. The DNA may be concentrated by adding 10 l of 5 M
NaCl and inverting 3-5 times to mix. Next, add 200 l of 100% cold ethanol and invert 3-5 times to mix.
Centrifuge at 10,000 x g for 5 minutes at room temperature. Decant all liquid. Remove residual ethanol in
a speed vac, dessicator, or air dry. Resuspend precipitated DNA in sterile water or sterile 10 mM Tris.
DNA Floats Out of Well When Loaded on a Gel
This usually occurs because residual Solution C5 remains in the final sample. Prevent this by being
careful in step 20 not to transfer liquid onto the bottom of the spin filter basket. Ethanol precipitation
(described in Concentrating the DNA) is the best way to remove residual Solution C5.
Storing DNA
DNA is eluted in Solution C6 (10 mM Tris) and must be stored at -20 to -80C to prevent degradation.
DNA can be eluted in TE without loss, but the EDTA may inhibit downstream reactions such as PCR and
automated sequencing. DNA may also be eluted with sterile DNA-Free PCR Grade Water (MO BIO
Catalog# 17000-10).
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Hints & Troubleshooting Guide cont.

Cleaning of the PowerVac Mini Spin Filter Adapters
It is recommended to rinse the PowerVac Mini Spin Filter Adapters promptly after use to avoid salt build
up. To clean the PowerVac Mini Spin Filter Adapters, rinse each adapter with DI water followed by 70%
ethanol and flush into the manifold base. Alternatively, remove the adapters and wash in laboratory
detergent and DI water. PowerVac Mini Spin Filter Adapters may be autoclaved.
Do not use bleach to clean the PowerVac Mini Spin Filter Adapters while attached to the
PowerVac Manifold. Bleach should never be mixed with solutions containing guanidine and
should not be used to clean the PowerVac Manifold. For more information on cleaning the
PowerVac Manifold, please refer to the PowerVac Manifold manual.
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Contact Information
Technical Support:
Phone MO BIO Laboratories, Inc. Toll Free 800-606-6246, or 760-929-9911
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 760-929-0109
Mail: MO BIO Laboratories, Inc, 2746 Loker Ave West, Carlsbad, CA 92010
Ordering Information:
Direct: Phone MO BIO Laboratories, Inc. Toll Free 800-606-6246, or 760-929-9911
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 760-929-0109
Mail: MO BIO Laboratories, Inc, 2746 Loker Ave West, Carlsbad, CA 92010
For the distributor nearest you, visit our web site at www.mobio.com/distributors
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Reagents Required but not Included

Kit Catalog # 12830-50

Experienced User Protocol

Detailed Protocol (Describes what is happening at each step)

4. Add 60 l of Solution C1 and invert several times or vortex briefly.

5. Heat the tubes at 65C for 10 minutes.

7. Centrifuge the tubes at 13,000 x g for 1 minute.

10. Centrifuge the tubes at 13,000 x g for 1 minute.

17. Add 500 l of Solution C5 and centrifuge for 1 minute at 13,000 x g.

18. Discard the flow through.

19. Centrifuge again for 1 minute at 13,000 x g.

Vacuum Protocol using the PowerVac Manifold

Hints & Troubleshooting Guide

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