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Sample Guidelines

Shipping Guidelines

  • Use FedEx, DHL, or UPS for shipments and ensure samples arrive on weekdays.
  • Notify us via email with the Sample Submission Form and tracking number before shipping.
  • Package securely:
    • Use 1.5 mL tubes sealed with parafilm in rigid containers with cushioning.
    • For large projects, use sealed PCR plates or strip tubes with frozen blue ice/dry ice.
  • Label tubes with a black permanent marker on the lid and side.
  • DNA: Ship in 70% ethanol at room temperature or with ice packs if in water/TE buffer.
  • RNA, cells, bacteria, and frozen tissue: Freeze with liquid nitrogen and ship on dry ice.
  • Blood: Use anticoagulant tubes, wrap in bubble wrap, and place in rigid boxes.

SAMPLE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

SAMPLE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

DNA Methylation Sequencing

  • Submission Medium: DNA should be submitted in DNase-free water, Elution Buffer, or 10 mM Tris pH 8.0.
  • Quality Standards: Target an OD260/280 ratio of 1.8–2.0. All DNA must be RNase-treated and free from degradation or contamination.
  • Shipping: Ship with ice packs.
  • Amount and Measurement: The required DNA amount varies by application; consult the Sample Requirements table. Use fluorometric methods for concentration measurement, or double the values if using spectrophotometry.
Service Sample Type Recommended Quantity Minimum Quantity Minimum Concentration
DNA Methylation Microarray DNA ≥ 1 µg 500 ng 8 ng/µL
MeDIP-Seq/hMeDIP-seq Genomic DNA ≥ 2 μg 1 μg 20 ng/μL
WGBS (Whole Genome Bisulfite Sequencing) Genomic DNA ≥ 1 μg 200 ng 10 ng/μL
Cell ≥ 1 x106
Tissue ≥ 50 mg
RRBS (Reduced representation bisulfite sequencing) Genomic DNA ≥ 1 μg 20 ng 20 ng/μL
Cell ≥ 5 x106 3×103
Tissue ≥ 30 mg
Targeted Bisulfite Sequencing Genomic DNA ≥ 500 ng 50 ng 10 ng/μL
Cell ≥ 1×106
Tissue ≥ 20 mg
oxWGBS-Seq Genomic DNA ≥ 3 µg 1 µg 30 ng/μL
oxRRBS-Seq Genomic DNA ≥ 2 µg 50 ng/μL
oxTBS-Seq Genomic DNA ≥ 1 µg 20 ng/μL
DNA 6mA-IP-Seq Genomic DNA ≥ 5 μg 20 ng/μL
Epityper Genomic DNA ≥ 1 µg
ChIP-seq ChIPed DNA ≥ 10 ng 5 ng 1 ng/µL
Cell ≥ 2 x107 1 x105
Tissue ≥ 500 mg
DAP-seq TF ≥ 5 µg 1 µg 20 ng/µL
Cell ≥ 5 x106
Tissue ≥ 500 mg 200 mg
ATAC-seq Cell ≥ 1 x106 5 x104
Tissue ≥ 500 mg 200 mg
CUT&Tag Cell ≥ 1 x106 5 x104
Tissue ≥ 500 mg 200 mg

RNA Methylation Sequencing

  • Submission Medium: RNA can be submitted in RNase-free water, RNA Stabilization Reagent, or 10 mM Tris pH 8.0.
  • Quality Standards: Samples must be DNA-free with the following ratios:
    OD A260/A280: ≥ 1.8
    OD A260/A230: ≥ 1.8
    RIN (RNA Integrity Number): ≥ 6
  • Shipping: Use dry ice for shipping.
  • Amount Required: The total RNA amount varies by application; refer to the Sample Requirements table for guidance.
  • Concentration Measurement: Use fluorometric methods for concentrations; if using spectrophotometry, double the values.
Service Sample Type Recommended Quantity Minimum Quantity Minimum Concentration
RIP-seq IPed RNA ≥ 100 ng 40 ng 5 ng/µL
Cell 5×107
Tissue 500 mg 200 mg
eCLIP-Seq IPed RNA ≥ 100 ng 40 ng 5 ng/µL
Cell ≥ 3×107
Tissue ≥ 500 mg 200 mg
MeRIP (Methylated RNA Immunoprecipitation) Total RNA ≥ 10 μg 2 μg 1 ng/µL
Cell ≥ 1×107
Tissue ≥  500 mg 200 mg
RNA BS-seq (RNA Bisulfite Sequencing) Total RNA ≥ 10 μg
Cell ≥ 1×107
Tissue ≥  500 mg 100 mg

Single Cell Methylation Sequencing

Service Sample Type Recommended Quantity Minimum Quantity Minimum Concentration
scATAC-seq Single cell nuclei suspension 1×106, Nuclei < 40 μm, complete nuclear membrane, and the proportion of nuclei > 95% 5×105
Single cell suspension ≥1×106 Cell Viability>80%, Cell concentration 700~1200 cells/μL, 5×105
Fresh tissue 200 mg
Whole blood anticoagulated with EDTA ≥ 5mL
ScWGBS Cell lines, primary cells, fresh tissue, frozen cells Use 200μl PCR tubes to store cells (single or multiple cells), 5μl of lysate per tube, and no more than 1μl of buffer when collecting cells. ≥3 biological replicates
ScRRBS Cell lines, primary cells, fresh tissue, frozen cells Use 200μl PCR tubes to store cells (single or multiple cells), 5μl of lysate per tube, and no more than 1μl of buffer when collecting cells. ≥3 biological replicates

Suggestions of Sampling

It is well-established that the integrity of input nucleic acids is directly correlated with the quality of sequencing data produced. To address this crucial aspect of genomic research, CD Genomics provides an extensive array of sample extraction services tailored to diverse sample types. Our team is readily available for consultation, offering bespoke solutions that cater to the specific requirements of each sample type.

Sample Type Quantity Recommended Shipping Method
Cell 1x106 cells Dry ice
Fresh Frozen Tissue 10 mg Dry ice
FFPE 4 FFPE slides, thickness 5-20 um, area >150 mm² Room temperature/Blue ice
Viral Particles 5 x109 Dry ice
Stool 100 mg Dry ice
Swabs 2 tubes/sample, 1 swab/tube Room temperature
Saliva 1 mL Dry ice/Blue ice
Soil 100 mg Room temperature/Blue ice
Water 50 mL Room temperature/Blue ice
Plasma/Serum 10 mL Dry ice
Whole Blood 2 mL Fresh blood in EDTA tube Blue ice
4 mL Frozen blood in EDTA tube Dry ice
2.5 mL Frozen blood in PAXgene tube Dry ice
3 mL Frozen blood in Tempus Blood RNA Tube Dry ice
Bodily Fluids 500 μL (gDNA) Blue ice
500-10,000 μL (cell free DNA) Dry ice
! For research purposes only, not intended for clinical diagnosis, treatment, or individual health assessments.
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