DNA has been isolated from appropriate cells and placed in an aqueous buffer. If molecular testing cannot be immediately performed, what should be done?
a. Reprecipitate the DNA using isoproponol alcohol and then store at 4° C
b. Reprecipitate the DNA using isoproponol alcohol and then store at -80° C
c. Store prepared DNA at 4° C
d. Store prepared DNA at -80° C
ANS: D
If isolated DNA cannot be immediately evaluated for molecular testing, it should be stored at -80° C. The prepared DNA can be stored for an indefinite period of time and still give valid results.
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