NEBExpress® Ni Spin Columns Quick Start Protocol (NEB #S1427)
- Remove the bottom tab of the column and place the column in a collection tube, loosen the cap.
- Centrifuge column at 800 x g for 1 minute, discard the buffer.
- Add 250 μl of Lysis/Binding buffer to the column.
- Centrifuge column at 800 x g for 1 minute, discard the Lysis/Binding buffer.
- Add up to 500 μl of sample lysate to the column, tap to mix and allow binding for 2 minutes.
- Centrifuge column at 800 x g for 1 minute, retain flow through.
- Place the column in a new 2 ml microcentrifuge tube.
- Add 250 μl of Wash buffer to the column and centrifuge at 800 x g for 1 minute, repeat twice. Retain the washes.
- Add 200 μl of Elution buffer to the column. Tap the column repeatedly to mix.
- Centrifuge at 800 x g for 1 minute, retain the eluate.
- Repeat elution step once, collecting fraction in a new microcentrifuge tube.