Bigdye Terminator Protocol v1.1

BigDye Terminator v1.
1
Cycle Sequencing Kit
Protocol
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Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
About the Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Formulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features and Compatibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-2
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Instrument Platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Thermal Cyclers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Required Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dye/Filter Sets and Matrix Standards for the 310
and 377 Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dye Sets and Spectral Standards for the 3700, 3100,
and 3100-Avant Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dye Set/Primer (Mobility) Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4
Reagents and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Available Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kit Reagents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage and Use of the Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-6
1-6
1-6
1-7
1-4
1-4
1-5
1-6
Materials Supplied by the User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Materials for Cycle Sequencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Materials for Purifying Extension Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Materials for Electrophoresis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
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Chapter 2
Preparing the Templates

Chapter Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Control DNA Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Control DNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control DNA Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
An Additional Control Sold Separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1
2-1
2-1
2-1
Template Preparation Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Single- and Double-Stranded Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BAC DNA Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCR Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purifying PCR Fragments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-4
DNA Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Poor Template Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Determining DNA Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-4
2-4
2-5
2-5
DNA Quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Quantitating DNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Template Quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Chapter 3
Performing Cycle Sequencing

Chapter Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
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Sequencing Single- and Double-Stranded DNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Reactions for 96-Well Reaction Plates
or Microcentrifuge Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using BigDye Terminator Sequencing Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the Reactions for 384-Well Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cycle Sequencing on the System 9700, 9600, 2700, or 2400 . . .
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
Sequencing Large DNA Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermal Cyclers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing Sequencing Reactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performing Cycle Sequencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-5
3-5
3-5
3-6
3-7
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3-2
3-2
Chapter 4
Purifying Extension Products

Chapter Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
In This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Choosing a Method of Purification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Purification Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Ethanol/EDTA Precipitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precipitating in 96-Well Reaction Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precipitating in 384-Well Reaction Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2
4-2
4-2
4-4
Ethanol/EDTA/Sodium Acetate Precipitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Precipitating in 96-Well Reaction Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Precipitating in 384-Well Reaction Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Plate and Spin Column Purification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Spin Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optimizing Spin Column Purification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performing Spin Column Purification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-10
4-10
4-10
4-10
4-11
Plate Purification Using SDS/Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Preparing Extension Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Performing 96-Well Spin Plate Purification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Recommended 96-Well Spin Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Purifying with the 96-Well Spin Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Appendix A Selecting Sequencing Primers

Selecting Sequencing Primers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Optimizing Primer Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Appendix B Control DNA Sequence

Control Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Partial Sequence of pGEM-3Zf(+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
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Appendix C Sample Electrophoresis

Some Important Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Electrophoresis on the ABI PRISM 3700 DNA Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Performing Sample Electrophoresis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Electrophoresis on the ABI PRISM 3100 and 3100-Avant
Genetic Analyzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
Electrophoresis on the ABI PRISM 310 Genetic Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
Electrophoresis on the ABI PRISM 377 DNA Sequencers . . . . . . . . . . .
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Lane Guide Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Long-Read Gel and Buffer Formulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performing Sample Electrophoresis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C-8
C-8
C-9
C-9
C-9
Appendix D Troubleshooting
Appendix E Obtaining Technical Support
Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
Applied Biosystems Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
Index
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Introduction
Chapter Summary
In This Chapter
The following topics are covered in this chapter:

About the Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Required Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Reagents and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Materials Supplied by the User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
About the Kit

New Formulation
The BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit has a new

formulation that delivers:
Increased robustness
High quality data
Improved success with difficult templates
The protocols for cycle sequencing have been modified to optimize
results using the new formulation.
Features and
Compatibilities
The BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit uses v1.0

matrix and spectral files and does not require new instrument
(matrix) files for the ABI PRISM 310 Genetic Analyzer, and ABI
PRISM 377 DNA Sequencers or new spectral calibrations for the
ABI PRISM 3700 DNA Analyzer, ABI PRISM 3100 Genetic
Analyzer, and ABI PRISM 3100-Avant Genetic Analyzer.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Applied Biosystems recommends that you verify the quality of

your current matrix before proceeding. If it is necessary to
generate a new matrix, use the appropriate matrix and/or
sequencing standard for your instrument.
The 310 and 377 instruments use the 310/377 BigDye
Terminator v1.1 Matrix Standards (PN 4336805) for instrument
(matrix) file generation.
The 3700 instrument requires the 3700 BigDye Terminator
v1.1 Matrix Standard (PN 4336825) for spectral calibration.
The 3100 and 3100-Avant instruments require the 3100
BigDye Terminator v1.1 Matrix Standard (PN 4336824) for
spectral calibration.
The alcohol precipitation methods are different from those
recommended for the original and other versions of BigDye
terminators.
The existing mobility files can be used with their respective
platforms. New mobility files are not necessary.
BigDye
Terminator v1.1
Cycle
Sequencing Kit
The BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit provides the

required reagent components for the sequencing reaction in a ready
reaction, pre-mixed format. You need only provide your template and
template-specific primer.
These reagents are suitable for performing fluorescence-based cycle
sequencing reactions on single-stranded or double-stranded DNA
templates, on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) fragments, and on
large templates (for example, BAC clones).
Note: This kit includes BigDye Terminator v1.1/3.1 Sequencing
Buffer (5X), which has been specifically optimized for use with the
new BigDye ready reaction mixes. This buffer should be used for
any reaction optimization you undertake.
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Instruments
Instruments
Instrument
Platforms
The BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit is for use with
the following instruments:
ABI PRISM 3700 DNA Analyzer

ABI PRISM 3100 Genetic Analyzer
ABI PRISM 3100-Avant Genetic Analyzer
ABI PRISM 377 DNA Sequencer (all models*)
General instructions are given for using the kit reagents to generate
samples for these instruments. For more detailed instructions, refer to
the appropriate instrument users manual or chemistry guide.
Thermal Cyclers
The protocols provided in this document were optimized using

Applied Biosystems thermal cyclers, including the GeneAmp PCR
Systems 9700, 9600, 2700, and 2400.
Note: If you use a thermal cycler not manufactured by Applied
Biosystems, you may need to optimize thermal cycling conditions.
Ramping time is very important. If the thermal ramping time is too
fast (>1/sec), poor (noisy) data may result.
*Includes the ABI PRISM 377, ABI PRISM 377-18, ABI PRISM 377 with XL
Upgrade, and the ABI PRISM 377 with 96-Lane Upgrade instruments.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Required Software
Dye/Filter Sets
and Matrix
Standards for the
310 and 377
Instruments
The dye/filter sets and matrix standards required for the 310 and 377
instruments are listed in the table below.
Instrument
Dye/Filter Set
310 Genetic Analyzer
Filter Set E
377 DNA Sequencer
Filter Set E
Standards for
Instrument (Matrix)
File Generation
310/377 BigDye
Terminator v1.1 Matrix
Standards
(PN 4336805)*
*The BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit does not require a new
spectral calibration file if you currently have a BigDye Terminator v1.0
spectral file on your instrument.
Includes the ABI PRISM 377, ABI PRISM 377-18, ABI PRISM 377 with XL
Dye Sets and

Spectral
Standards for the
3700, 3100, and
3100-Avant
Instruments
IMPORTANT! Spectral calibrations for the BigDye terminators v1.1
are not compatible with the v3.0 or v3.1 terminators.
Instrument
Dye/Filter Set
3700 DNA Analyzer
Filter Set E
3100 Genetic Analyzer

3100-Avant Genetic
Analyzer
Filter Set E
Standards for
Instrument (Matrix)
File Generation
3700 BigDye
Standard
(PN 4336825)*
3100 BigDye
Standard
(PN 4336824)*
*The BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit does not require a new
spectral calibration file if you currently have a BigDye Terminator v1.0
spectral file on your instrument.
IMPORTANT! Users of the ABI Prism 3700 DNA Analyzer refer to
the ABI Prism 3700 DNA Analyzer Users Manual (PN 4306152) for
information on instrument (matrix) files.
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Required Software
Instructions
For Generating Matrices
For the 377 and 310 instruments, refer to the product insert (included
with matrix or sequence standards) for instructions on using the
BigDye Matrix Standards v1.1 to generate matrices.
For Performing Spectral Calibrations
For the 3700 instrument, refer to the product insert for instructions
on using the 3700/3730 BigDye Terminator v1.1 Matrix Standard
to perform spectral calibration.
For the 3100 and 3100-Avant instruments, refer to the product
insert for instructions on using the 3100 BigDye Terminator v1.1
Matrix Standard to perform spectral calibration.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Dye Set/Primer
(Mobility) Files
To analyze sequencing data generated with BigDye chemistries

v1.1, you need dye set/primer (mobility) files that were created for
v1.0 chemistries. The dye set/primer (mobility) files can be
downloaded from the Internet.
Dye set/primer (mobility) files can be downloaded from the
Applied Biosystems website:
http://www.appliedbiosystems.com/support/software
If you do not have access to the Internet, contact Applied Biosystems
Technical Support, or your local field applications specialist (call
your local sales office for more information).
Reagents and Storage

Available Kits
The following kits are available:

Number of
Reactions
Kit
BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle
Sequencing Kit
Part Number
100
4337450
1000
4337451
5000
4337452
25,000
4337453
The BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit Protocol

(PN 4337036) is available separately and can be ordered at no charge.
Kit Reagents
A listing of the kit components is given below.
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Ready Reaction Mix

pGEM-3Zf(+) double-stranded DNA Control Template
21 M13 Control Primer (forward)
BigDye Terminator v1.1/3.1 Sequencing Buffer (5X)
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Materials Supplied by the User
Storage and Use

of the Kits
Store the kit at 15 to 25 C.

Note: The BigDye sequencing buffer can be stored at 4 C.
Avoid excess (that is, no more than 5 to 10) freeze-thaw cycles.

Aliquot reagents in smaller amounts if necessary.
Before each use of the kit, allow the frozen stocks to thaw at room
temperature (do not heat).
IMPORTANT! Mix each stock thoroughly and then centrifuge
briefly to collect all the liquid at the bottom of each tube.

Whenever possible, keep thawed materials on ice during use. Do
not leave reagents at room temperature for extended periods.

Overview
In addition to the reagents supplied in this kit, other items are

required.
This section lists general materials needed for:
Cycle sequencing
Purifying extension products
Note: Many of the items listed in this section are available from
major laboratory suppliers (MLS) unless otherwise noted. Equivalent
sources may be acceptable where noted.
Refer to the individual instrument protocols for the specific items

needed for each instrument.
CHEMICAL HAZARD. Before handling the
chemical reagents needed for cycle sequencing, read the safety
warnings on the reagent bottles and in the manufacturers Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), and follow the handling instructions.
Wear appropriate protective eyewear, clothing, and gloves. Dispose of
waste in accordance with all local, state/provincial, and national
environmental and health regulations.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Materials for
Cycle
Sequencing
The table below lists the plates or tubes required for the
recommended Applied Biosystems thermal cyclers.
Thermal Cycler
Plate or Tube
Applied Biosystems
Part Number
GeneAmp PCR System

9700
MicroAmp 384-Well Reaction Plate
4305505
N801-0560
MicroAmp Reaction Tubes, 0.2-L
N801-0533
MicroAmp Caps, 12 or 8/strip
N801-0534 or N8010535
ABI PRISM Optical Adhesive Cover

Starter Pack or ABI PRISM Optical
Adhesive Covers
4313663 or 4311971
N801-0560
MicroAmp Reaction Tubes, 0.2-L
N801-0533
N801-0534 N801-0535
ABI PRISM Optical Adhesive Cover

Starter Pack or ABI PRISM Optical
Adhesive Covers
4313663 or 4311971
MicroAmp Reaction Tubes, 0.2-mL
N801-0533
N801-0534 N801-0535
GeneAmp PCR System

9600
GeneAmp PCR System

2400 and 2700
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Materials for
Purifying
Extension
Products
Method
Material
Supplier
Ethanol/EDTA
Precipitation
Ethanol (EtOH), 200

proof, Molecular Biology
grade
MLS
EDTA, 125 mM
Sealing taped
Ethanol/Sodium
Acetate
Precipitation
Ethanol (EtOH), 200

proof, Molecular Biology
grade
Sodium acetate
(NaOAc), 3 M, pH 5.2
Sealing tape
Plate Column
Purification
Note: For 96-well

reaction plates
Spin Column
Purification
Other Equipment
96-Well columns for

purification
Sealing tape
MLS
Costar 6570
Thermowell Sealing
Tape
MLS
Applied Biosystems
(PN 400320)
Costar 6570
Thermowell Sealing
Tape
See Recommended
96-Well Spin Plates
on page 4-14
Costar 6570
Thermowell Sealing
Tape
Centri-Sep spin
column, 1-mL, 32
columns, 100 columns
Applied Biosystems
PN 401763,
PN 401762
Sealing tape
Costar 6570
Thermowell Sealing
Tape
You will also need a variable speed centrifuge with microtiter plate
holders capable of reach a spin speed of at least 1400 g.
Applied Biosystems recommends a Beckman Allegra 6A centrifuge
with a GH-3.8A rotor.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Materials for
Electrophoresis
Instrument
Material
Supplier
ABI PRISM 3700

DNA Analyzer
Hi-Di Formamide, 25-mL

bottle
Applied Biosystems
(PN 4311320)
3700 BigDye Terminator

v1.1 Matrix Standard
Applied Biosystems
(PN 4336825)
3700/3730 BigDye
Terminator v1.1
Sequencing Standard
Applied Biosystems
(PN 4336799)
Hi-Di Formamide, 25-mL

bottle
Applied Biosystems
(PN 4311320)
3100 BigDye Terminator

v1.1 Matrix Standard
Applied Biosystems
(PN 4336824)
BigDye Terminator v1.1

Sequencing Standard
Applied Biosystems
(PN 4336791)
Template Suppression
Reagent (TSR)
Applied Biosystems
(PN 401674)
EDTA
MLS
310/377 BigDye
Standards
Applied Biosystems
(PN 4336805)
Formamide
MLS
EDTA
MLS
25 mM EDTA with
50 mg/mL blue dextran
Applied Biosystems
(PN 402055)
310/377 BigDye
Standards
Applied Biosystems
(PN 4336805)
ABI PRISM 3100

and 3100-Avant
Genetic Analyzers
ABI PRISM 310

Genetic Analyzer
ABI PRISM 377 DNA

Sequencer
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General Safety
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Introduction
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Chemical Safety
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Chapter 1
1-14
Introduction
DRAFT
Chapter Summary
In This Chapter

Control DNA Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Template Preparation Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
DNA Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
DNA Quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Control DNA Templates

Using Control
DNA
Include a control DNA template as one of the templates in a set of

sequencing reactions. The results from the control can help determine
whether failed reactions are the result of poor template quality or
sequencing reaction failure.
Control DNA
Sequence
Applied Biosystems recommends M13mp18 as a single-stranded

control and pGEM-3Zf(+) as a double-stranded control. All Applied
Biosystems DNA sequencing kits provide pGEM control DNA. All
dye terminator cycle sequencing kits include a 21 M13 forward
primer for use in performing control reactions.
The partial sequence of pGEM-3Zf(+) from the 21 M13 forward
primer, followed by the ensuing 1000 bases is shown in Appendix A,
Control DNA Sequence.
An Additional
Control Sold
Separately
The BigDye Terminator v1.1 Sequencing Standard provides an

additional control to help in troubleshooting electrophoresis runs.
This standard contains lyophilized sequencing reactions that require
only resuspension and denaturation before use.
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Chapter 2
There are two forms of the v1.0 and v1.1 sequencing standard, as
shown in the table below. Please use the correct sequencing standard
for your instrument. Refer to the product inserts for instructions on
using each sequencing standard.
Instrument
Kit
PN
ABI PRISM 3700 DNA Analyzer
3700/3730 BigDye
Terminator v1.1
Sequencing Standard
4336799
BigDye Terminator
v1.1 Sequencing
Standard
4336791

ABI PRISM 3100-Avant Genetic
Analyzer
ABI PRISM 377 DNA Sequencers*

*Includes the ABI PRISM 377, ABI PRISM 377-18, ABI PRISM 377 with XL
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Template Preparation Methods
Template Preparation Methods

Single- and
Double-Stranded
Templates
BAC DNA
Templates
Refer to the Automated DNA Sequencing Chemistry Guide

(PN 4305080) for information on preparing single- and doublestranded templates.
With larger DNA targets such as bacterial artificial chromosomes
(BACs), the quality of DNA template is important to the success of
the sequencing reaction. Two methods have given good sequencing
results:
Alkaline lysis,* with extra phenol extraction and isopropanol
precipitation if very clean DNA is desired
Cesium chloride (CsCl) banding
Commercial Kits
Commercial kits are also available for BAC DNA preparation:

QIAGEN-tip 100 (QIAGEN: PN 10043, 25 reactions; 10045,
100 reactions)
QIAGEN-tip 500 (QIAGEN: PN 10063, 25 reactions; 10065,
100 reactions)
PCR Templates
Cycle sequencing provides the most reproducible results for

sequencing PCR templates. Although PCR fragments can be difficult
to denature with traditional sequencing methods, cycle sequencing
provides several chances to denature and extend the template,
ensuring adequate signal in the sequencing reaction.
Importance of Purifying Product
For optimum results, purify the PCR product before sequencing. In

general, any method that removes dNTPs and primers should work.
We recommend Centricon-100 columns (PN N930-2119). The
protocol for using these columns is provided in Purifying PCR
Fragments on page 2-4
Refer to the Automated DNA Sequencing Chemistry Guide for
information on sequencing PCR templates.
*Marra, M., Weinstock, L.A., and Mardis, E.R. 1966. End sequence
determination from large insert cloning using energy transfer fluorescent
primers. Genomic Methods 6: 1118-1122.
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Chapter 2
Purifying PCR
Fragments
To purify PCR fragments by ultrafiltration:
1. Assemble the Centricon-100 column according to the

manufacturers recommendations.
2. Load 2 mL deionized water onto the column.
3. Add the entire sample to the column.
4. Spin the column at 3000 g in a fixed-angle centrifuge for
10 minutes.
Note: The manufacturer recommends a maximum speed of
1000 g, but 3000 g has worked well in Applied
Biosystems laboratories. If you are following the
manufacturers guidelines, increase the time to compensate.
5. Remove the waste receptacle and attach the collection vial.

6. Invert the column and spin it at 270 g for 2 minutes to
collect approximately 4060 L of sample.
7. Add deionized water to bring the purified PCR fragments to
the original volume.
DNA Quality
Poor Template
Quality
Poor template quality is the most common cause of sequencing

problems. The following are characteristics of poor quality templates:
Noisy data or peaks under peaks
No usable sequence data
Weak signal
Always follow recommended procedures to prepare templates.
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DNA Quality
Contamination
Potential contaminants include:
Proteins
RNA
Chromosomal DNA
Excess PCR primers, dNTPs, enzyme, and buffer components
(from a PCR amplification used to generate the sequencing
template)
Residual salts
Residual organic chemicals such as phenol, chloroform, and
ethanol
Residual detergents
Determining DNA
Quality
The following methods can be used to examine DNA quality:

Agarose gel electrophoresis
Purified DNA should run as a single band on an agarose gel.
Note: Uncut plasmid DNA can run as three bands: supercoiled,
nicked, and linear.
Spectrophotometry
The A260/A280 ratio should be 1.7 to 1.9. Smaller ratios usually
indicate contamination by protein or organic chemicals.
Agarose gels reveal the presence of contaminating DNAs and RNAs,
but not proteins. Spectrophotometry can indicate the presence of
protein contamination, but not DNA and RNA contamination. Use
these methods together to get the most information about your DNA
before sequencing.
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Chapter 2
DNA Quantity
Quantitating DNA
Template
Quantity
If possible, quantitate the amount of purified DNA by measuring the

absorbance at 260 nm or by some other method.
The table below shows the amount of template to use in a cycle
sequencing reaction.
Template
Quantity
PCR product:
100200 bp
200500 bp
5001000 bp
10002000 bp
>2000 bp
13 ng
310 ng
520 ng
1040 ng
2050 ng
Single-stranded
2550 ng
Double-stranded
150300 ng
Cosmid, BAC
0.51.0 g
Bacterial genomic DNA
23 g
Note: In general, higher DNA quantities give higher signal

intensities. Higher DNA quantities may also give shorter read lengths
and top-heavy data.
The template quantities given above should work with all primers.
You may be able to use even less DNA when using capillary
instruments for detection. The amount of PCR product to use in
sequencing also depends on the length and purity of the PCR product.
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Performing Cycle Sequencing 3
Chapter Summary
In This Chapter

Sequencing Single- and Double-Stranded DNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Sequencing Large DNA Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
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3-1
Chapter 3
Sequencing Single- and Double-Stranded DNA

Overview
Preparing the
Reactions for 96Well Reaction
Plates or
Microcentrifuge
Tubes
This section describes how to prepare reactions and perform cycle

sequencing on a variety of templates, including M13, plasmids, and
PCR products.
The type of tube required depends on the thermal cycler that you are
using. Refer to Materials for Cycle Sequencing on page 1-8.
To prepare the reaction mixtures:
1. For each reaction add the following reagents to a separate

tube:
Reagent
Quantity
Terminator Ready Reaction

Mix*
8.0 L
Template
See the table in Template

Quantity on page 2-6.
Primer
3.2 pmol
Deionized water
q.s.
Total Volume
20 L
2. Mix well and spin briefly.

*See Using BigDye Terminator Sequencing Buffer below.
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Sequencing Single- and Double-Stranded DNA
Using BigDye
Terminator
Sequencing
Buffer
The BigDye Terminator v1.1/3.1 Sequencing Buffer (5X)* is

supplied at a 5X concentration. If you use it for sequencing reactions,
be sure the final reaction volume is at a concentration of 1X. For
example, for a half reaction in 20 L final volume, you would use
4 L of ready reaction premix and 2 L of BigDye sequencing buffer
as shown below.
Reagent
Concentration
Volume
2.5X
4 L
BigDye Sequencing
Buffer
5X
2 L
Primer
3.2 pmol
Template
See
Template
Quantity on
page 2-6.
Water
to 20 L
Final Volume
1X
20 L
Ready Reaction Premix
Note: The use of this buffer without optimization may result in

deterioration of sequence quality. Applied Biosystems does not
support diluted reactions or guarantee the performance of BigDye
chemistry when it is diluted.
*The BigDye Terminator v1.1/3.1 Sequencing Buffer is intended for use only
with BigDye Terminator v1.1/3.l Cycle Sequencing Kits.
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Chapter 3
Preparing the
Reactions for
384-Well Plates
using. Refer to Materials for Cycle Sequencing on page 1-8.
Note: The wells in a 384-well reaction plate have a volume capacity
of 35 L. Therefore, Applied Biosystems recommends doing a 10 L
reaction. This allows the post-reaction cleanup step to be performed
in the same well.
To prepare the reaction mixtures:
1. For each reaction add the following reagents to a separate

tube:
Reagent
Quantity
Terminator Ready Reaction

Mix*
4.0 L
Template
See the table in Template

Quantity on page 2-6.
Primer
3.2 pmol
Deionized water
q.s.
Total Volume
10 L

3. Use on a GeneAmp PCR System 9700 Dual 384-Well
Sample Block Module.
*Note: For instructions on using BigDye sequencing buffer, see Using
BigDye Terminator Sequencing Buffer on page 3-3.
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Sequencing Large DNA Templates
Cycle
Sequencing on
the System 9700,
9600, 2700, or
2400
To sequence single- and double-stranded DNA on the GeneAmp

PCR System 9700 (in 9600 emulation mode), 9600, 2700, or 2400:
1. Place the tubes in a thermal cycler and set to the correct

volume.
2. Perform an initial denaturation.
a. Rapid thermal ramp to 96 C
b. 96 C for 1 min
3. Repeat the following for 25 cycles:
Rapid thermal ramp* to 96 C
96 C for 10 seconds.
Rapid thermal ramp to 50 C
50 C for 5 seconds.
60 C for 4 minutes
4. Rapid thermal ramp to 4 C and hold until ready to purify.
5. Spin down the contents of the tubes in a microcentrifuge.
6. Proceed to Chapter 4, Purifying Extension Products.
*Rapid thermal ramp is 1 C/second.

Overview
This section describes how to prepare reactions and perform cycle

sequencing on large DNA templates such as:
BAC DNA
Cosmid DNA
Genomic DNA
Thermal Cyclers
Only the following thermal cyclers can be used with this protocol:
GeneAmp PCR System 9600
GeneAmp PCR System 9700 (in 9600 emulation mode)
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3-5
Chapter 3
Reoptimize this protocol for use on other thermal cyclers.
Preparing
Sequencing
Reactions
using. Refer to Materials Supplied by the User on page 1-7.
To prepare the sequencing reaction:
1. For each reaction, add the following reagents to a separate

tube:
Reagent
Quantity
Terminator Ready Reaction Mix*
8.0 L
DNA Template
See the table in

DNA Quantity on
page 2-6
Primer
3.2 pmol
Deionized water
q.s.
Total Volume
20 L

*Note: For instructions on using BigDye sequencing buffer, see Using
BigDye Terminator Sequencing Buffer on page 3-3.
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Performing Cycle
Sequencing
To perform cycle sequencing on BAC DNA:
1. Place the tubes in a thermal cycler and set the volume to

20 L.
2. Heat the tubes at 95 C for 5 minutes.
3. Repeat the following for 30 cycles:*
Rapid thermal ramp to 5055 C (depending on template)
60 C for 4 minutes.
4. Rapid thermal ramp to 4 C and hold until ready to purify.
5. Spin down the contents of the tubes in a microcentrifuge.
6. Proceed to Chapter 4, Purifying Extension Products.
*Some laboratories have found that increasing the number of cycles gives
better results.
Rapid thermal ramp is 1 C/sec.
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Chapter 3
3-8
DRAFT
Purifying Extension Products 4
Chapter Summary
In This Chapter

Choosing a Method of Purification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Ethanol/EDTA Precipitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Ethanol/EDTA/Sodium Acetate Precipitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Plate and Spin Column Purification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Plate Purification Using SDS/Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
Performing 96-Well Spin Plate Purification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Choosing a Method of Purification

Purpose
The best results are obtained when unincorporated dye terminators

are completely removed prior to electrophoresis. Excess dye
terminators in sequencing reactions obscure data in the early part of
the sequence and can interfere with basecalling.
Purification
Methods
The methods recommended below have produced clean sequencing

data for BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit products:
Ethanol/EDTA precipitation
Ethanol/EDTA/sodium acetate precipitation
Plate and Spin column purification
Earlier methods developed for other sequencing kits may not remove
unincorporated dyes efficiently.
Use the method that works best for your particular application.
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Chapter 4
Note: These precipitation protocols have been optimized for use with
the v1.1 formulation at the specified sequencing reaction volumes
(20 L in 96-well format and 10 L in 384-well format) and are not
recommended for other versions.
IMPORTANT! To clean up sequencing reactions at volumes less than
those specified, reduce each component of the precipitation protocol

proportionately.
Ethanol/EDTA Precipitation
Recommended
Protocol
With the BigDye terminators v1.1, the ethanol/EDTA precipitation

method produces consistent signal, while minimizing unincorporated
dyes. It is particularly good at getting rid of unincorporated dyelabelled terminators that obscure data in the early part of the
sequence.
Note: While this method produces the cleanest signal, it may cause
loss of small molecular weight fragments.
IMPORTANT! Absolute ethanol absorbs water from the atmosphere,
gradually decreasing its concentration and leading to inaccurate final

concentrations of ethanol, which can affect some sequencing results.
IMPORTANT! 95% ethanol is usable, but you must make sure the
final ethanol concentration for precipitation remains the same

(6771%).
Precipitating in
96-Well Reaction
Plates
CHEMICAL HAZARD. EDTA. Exposure

causes eye irritation. Read the MSDS, and follow the handling
instructions. Wear appropriate protective eyewear, clothing, and
gloves.
CHEMICAL HAZARD. Ethanol is a
flammable liquid and vapor. Exposure causes eye, skin, and
respiratory tract irritation and may cause central nervous system
depression and liver damage. Read the MSDS, and follow the
handling instructions. Wear appropriate protective eyewear, clothing,
and gloves.
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To precipitate 20 L sequencing reactions in 96-well reaction

plates:
1. Remove the 96-well reaction plate from the thermal cycler

and briefly spin.
2. Add 5 L of 125 mM EDTA to each well.
Note: Make sure the EDTA reaches the bottom of the wells.
3. Add 60 L of 100% ethanol to each well.

4. Seal the plate with aluminum tape and mix by inverting
4 times.
5. Incubate at room temperature for 15 min.
6.
If you are using ...
Then ...
a Beckman Allegra
6A centrifuge with a
GH-3.8A rotor
set it at 4 C and spin the plate at

1650 g for 45 min.
any other centrifuge
use a plate adapter and spin the plate

at the maximum speed as follows:
14002000 g for 45 min
or
20003000 g for 30 min
IMPORTANT! Proceed to the next step immediately. If this is
not possible, then spin the plate for an additional 2 min

before performing the next step.
7. Invert the plate and spin up to 185 g, then remove from the
centrifuge.
9. With the centrifuge set to 4 C, spin at 1650 g for 15 min.
10. Invert the plate and spin up to 185 g for 1 min, then remove
from the centrifuge.
Note: Start timing when the rotor starts moving.
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Chapter 4

plates: (continued)
11. To continue, resuspend the samples in injection buffer.

To store, cover with aluminum foil, and store at 4 C.
Note: Make sure the wells are dry. You may use a Speed-Vac
for 15 min to dry the plate.
IMPORTANT! Make sure the samples are protected from
light while they are drying.
Precipitating in
384-Well
Reaction Plates

gloves.
and gloves.
To precipitate in 384-well reaction plates:
1. Remove the 384-well reaction plates from the thermal cycler.

Remove the seal from each plate and briefly spin the plates.
2. Add 2.5 L of 125 mM EDTA to each well.

4. Seal the plates with aluminum tape and mix by inverting 4
times.
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To precipitate in 384-well reaction plates: (continued)
6.
Then ...
a Beckman Allegra
GH-3.8A rotor

1650 g for 45 min.

14002000 g for 45 min
or
20003000 g for 30 min

centrifuge.

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Chapter 4
Ethanol/EDTA/Sodium Acetate Precipitation

Note: Ethano/EDTA/sodium acetate precipitation is recommended
when good signal from base 1 is required. However, for reactions
containing high concentrations of unincorporated terminators, some
residual terminators may be carried through the precipitation. To
completely remove excess terminators in these cases, ethanol/EDTA
precipitation is recommended (see page 4-2).
Precipitating in
96-Well Reaction
Plates

gloves.
and gloves.
plates:

and briefly spin.
3. Add 2 L of 3 M sodium acetate to each well.

Note: Make sure the sodium acetate reaches the bottom of
the wells.

4 times.
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plates: (continued)
7.
Then ...
a Beckman Allegra
GH-3.8A rotor

1650 g for 45 min.

14002000 g for 45 min
or
20003000 g for 30 min

centrifuge.

DRAFT
4-7
Chapter 4
Precipitating in
384-Well
Reaction Plates

gloves.
and gloves.
plates:

and briefly spin.
3. Add 1 L of 3 M sodium acetate to each well.

Note: Make sure the sodium acetate reaches the bottom of
the wells.

4 times.
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plates: (continued)
7.
Then ...
a Beckman Allegra
GH-3.8A rotor

1650 g for 45 min.

14002000 g for 45 min
or
20003000 g for 30 min

centrifuge.

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4-9
Chapter 4
Plate and Spin Column Purification

Overview
This section describes the recommended plate and spin columns for
purifying extension products.
IMPORTANT! Extra caution is required when dispensing samples
onto the column bed. Residual dye peaks will result if samples flow
through the sides of the column.
Recommended
Spin Columns
Optimizing Spin
Column
Purification
We recommend Centri-Sep spin columns (Applied Biosystems,

PN 401763 for 32 columns and PN 401762 for 100 columns).
IMPORTANT! When using the BigDye terminators v1.1, hydrate the
column for 2 hours (see below).

Tips for optimizing spin column purification when using individual
columns:
Do not process more columns than you can handle conveniently at
one time.
Load the sample in the center of the column bed slowly. Make sure
that the sample does not touch the sides of the column and that the
pipet tip does not touch the gel surface.
Note: If samples are not properly loaded, peaks from unincorporated
dye terminators can result.
Spin the column at 325730 g for best results. Use the following
formula to calculate the best speed for your centrifuge:
g = 11.18 r (rpm/1000)2
where:
g = relative centrifugal force
r = radius of the rotor in cm
rpm = revolutions per minute
Do not spin for more than 2 minutes.
Perform the entire procedure without interruption to ensure
optimal results. Do not allow the column to dry out.
4-10
DRAFT
Plate and Spin Column Purification
Performing Spin
Column
Purification
To perform spin column purification:
1. Gently tap the column to cause the gel material to settle to

the bottom of the column.
2. Remove the upper end cap and add 0.8 mL of deionized
water.
3. Replace the upper end cap and vortex or invert the column a
few times to mix the water and gel material.
4. Allow the gel to hydrate at room temperature for at least 2
hours.
Note: Hydrated columns can be stored for a few days at
26 C. Longer storage in water is not recommended. Allow
columns stored at 26 C to warm to room temperature
before use.
5. Remove any air bubbles by inverting or tapping the column

and allowing the gel to settle.
6. Remove the upper end cap first, then remove the bottom cap.
Allow the column to drain completely by gravity.
Note: If flow does not begin immediately, apply gentle
pressure to the column with a pipette bulb.
7. Insert the column into the wash tube provided.

8. Spin the column in a microcentrifuge at 730 g for
2 minutes to remove the interstitial fluid.
9. Remove the column from the wash tube and insert it into a
sample collection tube (for example, a 1.5-mL
microcentrifuge tube).
10. Remove the extension reaction mixture from its tube and
load it carefully onto the center of the gel material.
DRAFT
4-11
Chapter 4
To perform spin column purification: (continued)
11. Spin the column in a microcentrifuge at 730 g for

2 minutes.
Note: If using a centrifuge with a fixed-angle rotor, place
the column in the same orientation as it was in for the first
spin. This is important because the surface of the gel will be
at an angle in the column after the first spin.
12. Discard the column. The sample is in the sample collection

tube.
13. Dry the sample in a vacuum centrifuge for 1015 minutes, or
until dry. Do not over-dry.
4-12
DRAFT
Plate Purification Using SDS/Heat Treatment
Plate Purification Using SDS/Heat Treatment

Overview
Preparing
Extension
Products
This section provides instructions for adding a sodium dodecyl

sulfate (SDS)/heat treatment to the spin plate purification method.
This SDS/heat treatment effectively eliminates high concentrations of
unincorporated dye terminators from cycle sequencing reactions.
Use this procedure to prepare extension products for 96-well spin
plate purification.
CHEMICAL HAZARD. Sodium dodecyl
sulfate (SDS). Exposure causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract
irritation. Exposure may cause severe allergic respiratory and skin
reaction. Read the MSDS, and follow the handling instructions. Wear
appropriate protective eyewear, clothing, and gloves.
To prepare extension products:
1. Prepare a solution of 2.2% SDS in deionized water. This

SDS solution is stable at room temperature.
2. Add an appropriate amount of the 2.2% SDS solution to each
sample to bring the final SDS concentration to 0.2%.
For example: Add 2 L of 2.2% SDS solution to each 20-L
completed cycle sequencing reaction.
3. Seal the tubes and mix thoroughly.
4. Heat the tubes to 98 C for 5 min, then allow the tubes to
cool to ambient temperature before proceeding to the next
step.
Note: A convenient way to perform this heating/cooling
cycle is to place the tubes in a thermal cycler and set it as
follows:
98 C for 5 min
25 C for 10 min
5. Spin down the contents of the tubes briefly.
6. Continue with 96-well plate purification.
DRAFT
4-13
Chapter 4
Performing 96-Well Spin Plate Purification

Recommended
96-Well Spin
Plates
Purifying with the

96-Well Spin
Plate
For large-scale procedures, you can use 96-well spin plates, such as
the Gel Filtration Kit from Edge Biosystems.
Note: Other spin plate systems may be used to successfully remove
unincorporated dye terminators. However, due to the large number of
variables associated with using spin plate systems, you will need to
optimize the performance of your system in your own laboratory.
To perform purification with the spin plate:
1. Prepare the extension products according to Preparing

Extension Products on page 4-13, if desired.
2. Prepare the 96-well spin plate per the manufacturers
instructions.
3. Perform the purification per the manufacturers instructions.
IMPORTANT! When using the Edge Biosystems gel
filtration kit only, centrifuge at 850 g for 2 min.
4-14
DRAFT
Selecting Sequencing PrimersA
Selecting Sequencing Primers

Overview
The choice of sequencing primer sequence, method of primer

synthesis, and approach to primer purification can have a significant
effect on the quality of the sequencing data obtained in dye
terminator cycle sequencing reactions with this kit.
These decisions are particularly important when sequencing is done
on real-time detection systems where signal strength is critical. Some
of the recommendations given here are based on information that is
general knowledge, while others are based on practical experience
gained by Applied Biosystems scientists.
Optimizing Primer
Selection
The following recommendations are provided to help optimize

primer selection:
Primers should be at least 18 bases long to ensure good
hybridization.
Avoid runs of an identical nucleotide, especially guanine, where
runs of four or more Gs should be avoided.
Keep the G-C content in the range 3080%.
For cycle sequencing, primers with melting temperatures (Tm)
above 45 C produce better results than primers with lower Tm.
For primers with a G-C content less than 50%, it may be necessary
to extend the primer sequence beyond 18 bases to keep the
Tm>45 C.
Use of primers longer than 18 bases also minimizes the chance of
having a secondary hybridization site on the target DNA.
Avoid primers that have secondary structure or that can hybridize
to form dimers.
Several computer programs for primer selection are available.
They can be useful in identifying potential secondary structure
problems and determining if a secondary hybridization site exists
on the target DNA.
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A-1
Appendix A Selecting Sequencing Primers
A-2
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Control DNA Sequence
Control Sequence
Partial Sequence
of pGEM-3Zf(+)
The pGEM-3Zf(+) sequence below is the sequence of the 21 M13

forward primer, followed by the ensuing 1000 bases.
TGTAAAACGACGGCCAGT (21 M13 primer)

GAATTGTAAT
ACGACTCACT
ATAGGGCGAA
TTCGAGCTCG
40
GTACCCGGGG
ATCCTCTAGA
GTCGACCTGC
AGGCATGCAA
80
GCTTGAGTAT
TCTATAGTGT
CACCTAAATA
GCTTGGCGTA
120
ATCATGGTCA
TAGCTGTTTC
CTGTGTGAAA
TTGTTATCCG
160
CTCACAATTC
CACACAACAT
ACGAGCCGGA
AGCATAAAGT
200
GTAAAGCCTG
GGGTGCCTAA
TGAGTGAGCT
AACTCACATT
240
AATTGCGTTG
CGCTCACTGC
CCGCTTTCCA
GTCGGGAAAC
280
CTGTCGTGCC
AGCTGCATTA
ATGAATCGGC
CAACGCGCGG
320
GGAGAGGCGG
TTTGCGTATT
GGGCGCTCTT
CCGCTTCCTC
360
GCTCACTGAC
TCGCTGCGCT
CGGTCGTTCG
GCTGCGGCGA
400
GCGGTATCAG
CTCACTCAAA
GGCGGTAATA
CGGTTATCCA
440
CAGAATCAGG
GGATAACGCA
GGAAAGAACA
TGTGAGCAAA
480
AGGCCAGCAA
AAGGCCAGGA
ACCGTAAAAA
GGCCGCGTTG
520
CTGGCGTTTT
TCCATAGGCT
CCGCCCCCCT
GACGAGCATC
560
ACAAAAATCG
ACGCTCAAGT
CAGAGGTGGC
GAAACCCGAC
600
AGGACTATAA
AGATACCAGG
CGTTTCCCCC
TGGAAGCTCC
640
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B-1
Appendix B
Control DNA Sequence
CTCGTGCGCT
CTCCTGTTCC
GACCCTGCCG
CTTACCGGAT
680
ACCTGTCCGC
CTTTCTCCCT
TCGGGAAGCG
TGGCGCTTTC
720
TCATAGCTCA
CGCTGTAGGT
ATCTCAGTTC
GGTGTAGGTC
760
GTTCGCTCCA
AGCTGGGCTG
TGTGCACGAA
CCCCCCGTTC
800
AGCCCGACCG
CTGCGCCTTA
TCCGGTAACT
ATCGTCTTGA
840
GTCCAACCCG
GTAAGACACG
ACTTATCGCC
ACTGGCAGCA
880
GCCACTGGTA
ACAGGATTAG
CAGAGCGAGG
TATGTAGGCG
920
GTGCTACAGA
GTTCTTGAAG
TGGTGGCCTA
ACTACGGCTA
960
CACTAGAAGG
ACAGTATTTG
GTATCTGCGC
TCTGCTGAAG
1000
B-2
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Sample Electrophoresis
Some Important Reminders

Dye set/primer (mobility) files for the BigDye terminators v1.1
are the same as those for BigDye terminators original, but different
than those for the dRhodamine terminators and BigDye
terminators v3.1.
If a mobility file for the wrong sequencing chemistry is used, some
bases may be miscalled due to different dye labeling for the
different chemistries.
Note: See Required Software on page 1-4 for information on
obtaining the v1.1 dye set/primer (mobility) files.
DRAFT
August 26, 2002 11:39 am, AppC_Electrophoresis.fm
C-1
Electrophoresis on the ABI PRISM 3700 DNA

Analyzer
Requirements
Run Modules
Configuration
Run Module
POP-5 polymer, 50-cm
Seq1_1POP5DefaultModule
Dye Set/Primer (Mobility) Files

Polymer
Dye Set/Primer (Mobility) File
POP-5 polymer
DT3700POP5{BD}v3.mob
POP-6 polymer
Standards
IMPORTANT! Use Dye Set E.
Dye Set
E
Standards
3700 BigDye Terminator v1.1 Matrix Standard
(PN 4336825)
Note: Refer to the product insert for instructions on using the

standards for this instrument.
C-2
DRAFT
Electrophoresis on the ABI PRISM 3700 DNA Analyzer
Performing
Sample
Electrophoresis
For information on how to perform sample electrophoresis on the

3700 instrument, refer to the following manuals:
ABI PRISM 3700 DNA Analyzer Sequencing Chemistry Guide
(PN 4309125)
ABI PRISM 3700 DNA Analyzer Users Manual (PN 4306152)
DRAFT
C-3
Electrophoresis on the ABI PRISM 3100 and 3100Avant Genetic Analyzers

Requirements
Electrophoresis and data analysis of samples on the ABI PRISM

3100 and 3100-Avant Genetic Analyzers require the following:
Run Modules
Configuration
Run Module
UltraSeq_POP4Default Module
LongSeq80_POP4DefaultModule
RapidSeq36_POP6DefaultModule
StdSeq50_POP6DefaultModule

Polymer
POP-4 polymer
DT3100POP4LR{BD}v1.mob
POP-6 polymer
Standards
IMPORTANT! Use Dye Set E.
Dye Set
E
Standards
3100 BigDye Terminator v1.1 Matrix Standard
(PN 4336824)

C-4
DRAFT
Electrophoresis on the ABI PRISM 3100 and 3100-Avant Genetic Analyzers
Performing
Sample
Electrophoresis

ABI PRISM 3100 Genetic Analyzer Sequencing Chemistry Guide
(PN 4315831)
ABI PRISM 3100 Genetic Analyzer Users Manual (PN 4315834)
DRAFT
C-5
Electrophoresis on the ABI PRISM 310 Genetic

Analyzer
Requirements
Electrophoresis and data analysis of samples on the ABI PRISM 310

Genetic Analyzer requires the following:
Filter Set E Run Modules
Configuration
Run Module
POP-4 polymer, 1-mL syringe,

47-cm, 50-m i.d. capillary, Ld = 36
cm
P4StdSeq (1 mL) E
POP-4 polymer, Rapid Sequencing,

1-mL syringe, 47-cm, 50-m i.d.
capillary, Ld = 36 cm
P4RapidSeq (1 mL) E
POP-6 polymer, 1-mL syringe, 61cm, 50-m i.d. capillary
Seq POP6 (1 mL) E
POP-6 polymer, Rapid Sequencing,

1-mL syringe, 47-cm, 50-m i.d.
capillary
Seq POP6 Rapid (1 mL) E
Polymer
Operating
System
POP-4 polymer

DT310POP4{BD}v2.mob
NT
POP-6 polymer
POP-4 polymer
DT310POP6{BD-LR}v3.mob
DT310POP6{BD}.mob
DT310POP4{BD}v2.mob
Macintosh
POP-6 polymer
C-6
DRAFT
DT POP6{BD Set-AnyPrimer}
Electrophoresis on the ABI PRISM 310 Genetic Analyzer
Standards
IMPORTANT! The instrument (matrix) file for the BigDye
terminators v1.1 cannot be used for the BigDye terminators v3.0 or

v3.1.
Dye/Filter
Set
E
Standards for Instrument (Matrix) File Generation

310/377 BigDye Terminator v1.1 Matrix Standards
(PN 4336805)

Performing
Sample
Electrophoresis

ABI PRISM 310 Genetic Analyzer Sequencing Chemistry Guide
(PN 4303189)
ABI PRISM 310 Genetic Analyzer Users Manual (PN 4317588)
DRAFT
C-7
Electrophoresis on the ABI PRISM 377 DNA

Sequencers
Requirements
Electrophoresis and data analysis of samples on the ABI PRISM 377

DNA Sequencers (all models*) require the following:
Filter Set E Run Modules
Configuration*
Run Module
36-cm wtr, 1200 scans/hr, any comb
Seq Run 36E-1200
Seq Run 36E-2400
Seq Run 48E-1200
*Any plate check and prerun module can be used on the ABI PRISM 377 DNA
Sequencers.

Gel Formulation
4.5% acrylamide
(29:1) or 5% Long
Ranger gel
Operating
System
NT
Macintosh

DT377{BD}.mob
DT{BD Set Any-Primer}
*Includes the ABI PRISM 377, ABI PRISM 377-18, ABI PRISM 377 with XL Upgrade, and
the ABI PRISM 377 with 96-Lane Upgrade instruments.
C-8
DRAFT
Electrophoresis on the ABI PRISM 377 DNA Sequencers
Standards
IMPORTANT! The instrument (matrix) file for the BigDye
terminators v1.1 cannot be used for the BigDye terminators v3.0 or

v3.1.
Dye/Filter
Set
E
Standards for Instrument (Matrix) File Generation

310/377 BigDye Terminator v1.1 Matrix Standards
(PN 4336805)

Using the
Lane Guide Kit
If you are using the BigDye chemistries v1.1 on the 377 instrument
in conjunction with the ABI PRISM Lane Guide Lane
Identification Kit, refer to that kits protocol (PN 4313804) for
instructions on resuspending and loading samples.
Using Long-Read
Gel and Buffer
Formulations
For longer sequencing read lengths follow the gel and buffer
formulations described in the user bulletin entitled Achieving Longer
High Accuracy Reads on the 377 Sequencer (PN 4315153).
Performing
Sample
Electrophoresis

Automated DNA Sequencing Chemistry Guide (PN 4305080)
ABI PRISM 377 DNA Sequencer Users Manual (PN 4307164)
DRAFT
C-9
C-10
DRAFT
Troubleshooting
Observation
Possible Causes
Recommended Actions
No recognizable
sequence
Insufficient template
Quantitate DNA template

Increase amount of DNA in the
sequencing reactions
Inhibitory contaminant in
the template
Clean up the template
Insufficient primer
Quantitate the primer

Increase amount of primer in the
Primer has no annealing

site
Use a primer that is complementary to the

template
Poor primer design or

incorrect primer sequence
Redesign the primer
Missing reagent
Repeat the reactions, carefully following

the protocol
Old or mishandled
reagents
Use fresh reagents
Thermal cycler power

failure
Repeat the reactions
Thermal cycling
conditions incorrect
Extension products lost

during reaction cleanup
Make sure you use the correct

centrifugation speeds and times for
precipitation and spin column
procedures
Make sure the ethanol concentration is
correct for the precipitation protocols
Calibrate the thermal cycler regularly

Use correct thermal cycling parameters
Use correct tube for your thermal cycler
Set ramp rate to 1 C/sec
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D-1
Observation
Possible Causes
Recommended Actions
No recognizable
sequence (continued)
Extension products not

resuspended
Carefully resuspend the sample pellet in

loading buffer
Lane tracking failure (377

instrument)
Check the lane tracking. If necessary,

retrack and reextract the lanes
Electrokinetic injection
failure (capillary
instruments)
Repeat the injections
Insufficient DNA in the

Use more DNA in the sequencing

reactions
Load or inject more of the resuspended
Degraded template
Prepare fresh DNA and repeat the

reactions
Old or mishandled
reagents
Use fresh reagents
Thermal cycling
conditions incorrect
Lane tracking failure (377

instrument)
Check the lane tracking. If necessary,

retrack and reextract the lanes
Electrokinetic injection
failure (capillary
instruments)
Repeat the injections
Inhibitory contaminant in
the template
Clean up the template
Multiple templates in the

sequencing reaction
Examine template on an agarose gel to be

sure only one template is present.
Multiple priming sites
Make sure primer has only one priming

site.
If necessary, redesign primer
Multiple primers when

sequencing PCR products
Purify your PCR template to remove

excess primers
Noisy data throughout the

sequence with low signal
strength

sequence with good
signal strength
Calibrate the thermal cycler regularly

Use correct thermal cycling parameters
Use correct tube for your thermal cycler
Set ramp rate to 1 C/sec
Observation
Possible Causes
Recommended Actions

sequence with good
signal strength (continued)
Primer with N-1

contamination
Use HPLC-purified primer
High signal saturating the

detector
Use less DNA in the sequencing

reactions
Load or inject less of the resuspended
Incorrect run module
Use correct run module
Incorrect instrument
(matrix) file
Use correct instrument file for terminator

chemistry
Mixed plasmid separation
Make sure you have only one template
Multiple PCR products
Make sure you have only one template
Primer-dimer
contamination in PCR
sequencing
Optimize your PCR amplification

Make sure there is no sequence
complementarity between the two PCR
primers
Make sure your sequencing primer
does not overlap the sequences of the
PCR primers
Use a Hot Start technique such as with
Amplitaq Gold polymerase
Slippage after repeat

region in template
Try an alternate sequencing chemistry

Use an anchored primer
Incorrect dye set/primer

(mobility) file
Use correct dye set/primer file
Incorrect Peak 1 location

for data analysis
Select a new Peak 1 location
Gel with very different

separation properties than
the gel matrices used to
construct the dye
set/primer (mobility) file
Use correct dye set/primer file for your gel

type
Noise up to or after a
specific point in the
sequence
Poor mobility correction
DRAFT
D-3
Appendix D
Troubleshooting
Observation
Possible Causes
Recommended Actions
Excess dye peaks at

beginning of sequence
Poor removal of
unincorporated dye
terminators
Use ethanol/EDTA precipitation protocol

to remove unincorporated dye terminators
With Centri-Sep spin columns, take care
to load sample on the center of the gel
surface
Note: Do not touch the gel surface with

the pipet tip.
IMPORTANT! Be sure you hydrate the
column for at least 2 hours.
Spin samples for recommended times
(spinning too long precipitates more dyes
with the sample)
With microfuge tubes, aspirate the
supernatant rather than decanting
(decanting leaves excess ethanol on the
sides of the tube)
Select the start point for data analysis to
exclude excess dye peaks
Pull-up peaks or
bleedthrough
Total signal strength over

4000
Quantitate DNA template

Decrease amount of DNA in the
Load or inject less of the resuspended
D-4
DRAFT
Obtaining Technical Support E
Services and Support

Applied
Biosystems
Web Site
A services and support page is available on the Applied Biosystems

Web site. To access this, go to:
http://www.appliedbiosystems.com
and click the link for services and support.
At the services and support page, you can:
Search through frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Submit a question directly to Technical Support
Order Applied Biosystems user documents, MSDSs, certificates
of analysis, and other related documents
Download PDF documents
Obtain information about customer training
Download software updates and patches
In addition, the services and support page provides worldwide
telephone and fax numbers to contact Applied Biosystems Technical
Support and Sales facilities.
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E-1
Appendix E
E-2
Obtaining Technical Support
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Index
Numerics
310 requirements
mobility files C-6
run modules C-6
sequencing standards C-7
3100 requirements
mobility files C-4
run modules C-4
spectral calibration standards
3700 requirements
mobility files C-2
run modules C-2
spectral calibration standards
377 requirements
matrix file standards C-9
mobility files C-8
run modules C-8
cycle sequencing
BAC DNA 3-7
protocol for GeneAmp
D
disposables
cycle sequencing 1-8
purifying 1-9
DNA
quantity characteristics 2-6
quantity to use 2-6
dye set/primer files, downloading
dye/filter set
3100 1-4
3700 1-4
377 1-4
C-4
C-2
1-6
A
attention words
3-5
ethanol/EDTA precipitation
384-well 4-4
96-well 4-3
ethanol/EDTA/sodium acetate
precipitation in 384-well 4-8
precipitation in 96-well 4-6
1-11
B
bacterial artificial chromosomes
2-3
C
centrifuge, recommended 1-9
components, sequencing kits 1-6
contaminants, of templates 2-5
control
double-stranded 2-1
electrophoresis 2-1
single-stranded 2-1
control DNA, reason for 2-1
customer support. See technical support
F
formulation, new 1-1
freeze-thaw, limits 1-7
H
hazards
chemical 1-11
waste 1-12
E-1
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Index-1
instruments
sequencing 1-3
thermal cyclers 1-3
reaction mixtures
BAC DNA 3-7
for 384-well 3-4
for 96-well 3-2
for microcentrifuge tubes
reagents
electrophoresis 1-10
purifying 1-9
required files
matrix 1-1
spectral 1-1
L
Lane Guide C-9
long read lengths C-9
M
matrix standards
310 1-4
377 1-4
general requirements
mobility files 1-2
about C-1
downloading 1-6
MSDSs, ordering 1-13
S
1-2
P
pGEM-3Zf(+) sequence B-1
primers
importance of selection A-1
optimizing selection A-1
purification
SDS and 96-well 4-13
spin plate 4-14
purifying
methods 2-3, 4-1
methods for PCR 2-3
PCR by ultrafiltration 2-4
Q
quality problems, template 2-5
quality, examining DNA 2-5
quantitating DNA 2-6
Index-2
3-2
DRAFT
safety
chemical 1-11 to 1-13
guide 1-11 to 1-13
SDS, and purification 4-13
sequencing buffer
optimizing 1-2
sequencing kits, ordering 1-6
sequencing problems 2-4
sequencing standards
for each instrument 2-2
general requirements 1-2
shorter read lengths, and DNA quantity 2-6
signal intensities, and DNA quantity 2-6
site preparation and safety guide 1-11
spectral standards
3100 1-4
3700 1-4
spin column purification
optimizing 4-10
performing 4-11
storage temperatures 1-7
August 27, 2002 10:02 am, 4337036A_v1.1IX.fm
T
technical support E-1
templates
BAC DNA 2-3
PCR 2-3
poor quality characteristics 2-4
preparing 2-3
top-heavy data, and DNA quantity 2-6
U
user attention words
1-11
W
warning symbols
1-11
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Index-3
Index-4
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Reagents and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Materials Supplied by the User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit

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Preparing the Templates

Template Preparation Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DNA Quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Performing Cycle Sequencing

Sequencing Single- and Double-Stranded DNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sequencing Large DNA Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit

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Purifying Extension Products

Ethanol/EDTA/Sodium Acetate Precipitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Plate Purification Using SDS/Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Appendix A Selecting Sequencing Primers

Appendix B Control DNA Sequence

BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit

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Appendix C Sample Electrophoresis

BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit

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The following topics are covered in this chapter:

About the Kit

The BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit has a new

The BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit uses v1.0

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Applied Biosystems recommends that you verify the quality of

The BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit provides the

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ABI PRISM 3700 DNA Analyzer

The protocols provided in this document were optimized using

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310 Genetic Analyzer

377 DNA Sequencer

Dye Sets and

IMPORTANT! Spectral calibrations for the BigDye terminators v1.1

are not compatible with the v3.0 or v3.1 terminators.

3700 DNA Analyzer

3100 Genetic Analyzer

IMPORTANT! Users of the ABI Prism 3700 DNA Analyzer refer to

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For Generating Matrices

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To analyze sequencing data generated with BigDye chemistries

Reagents and Storage

The following kits are available:

The BigDye Terminator v1.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit Protocol

A listing of the kit components is given below.

Ready Reaction Mix

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Materials Supplied by the User