Standard Operating Procedure

 

 

Subject:  Preparing SDS Gel

 

DATE:  21 November 2006                                 

 

SOP # SFF6   

 

Prepared By: Christy Ackley

                                  

Approved By: Tarea Sanders

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Strength/Concentration________________ Date_____________                                  Suggested Vendors, Catalog number, current price:

Company: ________________ Lot#___________ Cat#___________                                  Agarose

                                                                                                                                                                      Daigger  FX448572GBD  25g  $46.00

 

SDS GEL:

 

·        Prepare SDS Gel Plates; cover gel surface with a small amount of Laemmli buffer and store for up to one week

 

Instructions:

 

1.  Add 10.0g agarose to a 1L flask and increase volume to 500.0mL with   

     Laemmli’s buffer

 

2.      Heat to boiling on a hot plate until the liquid is clear; use a stir bar to prevent

      scorching

           

3.      Cool flask until comfortable to hold

 

4.      Set in a 50° C water bath until bubbles have risen to the top and can be removed

 

5.      Comb is placed on one end of the casting tray

 

 

 

            ***Pours approximately 22 gels