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https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.bp2l6223dgqe/v1
DNA Extraction from 0.22µm Sterivex Filters - Qiagen Blood and Tissue with Inhibitor Removal
  • Andreas Novotny1
  • 1University of British Columbia
Andreas Novotny
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.bp2l6223dgqe/v1
External link: http://hakai.org
Protocol Citation: Andreas Novotny 2024. DNA Extraction from 0.22µm Sterivex Filters - Qiagen Blood and Tissue with Inhibitor Removal. protocols.io https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.bp2l6223dgqe/v1
License: This is an open access protocol distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License,  which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited
Protocol status: Working
We use this protocol and it's working
Created: June 01, 2024
Last Modified: June 17, 2024
Protocol Integer ID: 101072
Keywords: dna extraction, using quiagens blood, additional pcr inhibitor removal step, equivalent replacement for the phenol chloroform extraction protocol, phenol chloroform extraction protocol, quiagens blood, sterivex filter, qiagen blood, chloroform extraction, reproducibility for pcr, pcr, genomic dna, dna, important for coastal water, land runoff of glacial debris, tissue with inhibitor removal
Abstract
This protocol is used to extract genomic DNA from 0.22μm sterivex filters using Quiagens Blood and Tissue Kit. The protocol was developed as an equivalent replacement for the Phenol Chloroform extraction protocol. An additional PCR inhibitor removal step has been added to increase reproducibility for PCR-based downstream methods. This is especially important for coastal waters influenced by land runoff of glacial debris. This protocol is developed to work across all domains of life, from viruses to prokaryotes to eukaryotes, allowing for both amplicon sequencing and shotgun sequencing.
Guidelines
MIOP: Minimum Information about an Omics Protocol
MIOP TermValue
analysesNucleic Acid Extraction
audiencescientists
broad-scale environmental contextmarine biome ENVO_00000447
creatorAndreas Novotny
environmental mediumsea water [ENVO:00002149]
geographic locationNorth Pacific Ocean [GAZ:00002410]
hasVersion1
issued2017
languageen
licenseCC BY 4.0
local environmental contextcoastal sea water [ENVO: 00002150]
materials requiredSterile workbench, Fume Hood, Centrifuge, Incubator
maturity levelMature
methodology categoryDNA extraction
personnel required1
projectUrban Ocean Biodiversity
publisherUniversity of British Columbia, Pelagic Ecosystems Lab
purposeDNA Extraction
skills requiredsterile technique | pipetting skills
targetDNA
time required1 day
AUTHORS
PREPARED BY All authors known to have contributed to the preparation of this protocol, including those who filled in the template.AFFILIATIONORCID (visit https://orcid.org/ to register)DATE
Colleen KelloggHakai Institutehttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4048-53162017
Andreas NovotnyUniversity of British Columbiahttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8910-61832024

RELATED PROTOCOLS
PROTOCOL NAME AND LINKISSUER / AUTHORRELEASE / ACCESS DATE
Seawater filtrationHakai Institute
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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
ACRONYM / ABBREVIATIONDEFINITION
GLOSSARY
SPECIALISED TERMDEFINITION

BACKGROUND This protocol is used to extract genomic DNA from 0.22μl sterivex filters using a modified version of the protocol developed by the Hakai Institute:
Citation
Colleen Kellogg, rute.carvalho Carvalho, Matt Lemay (2026). DNA Extraction from 0.22µm Sterivex Filters - Qiagen Blood and Tissue Kit. protocols.io.
https://protocols.io/view/dna-extraction-from-0-22-m-sterivex-filters-qiagen-der83d9w
LINK
This protocol was developed as an equivavelt to the Phenol Chloroform protocol for newly started projects that does not require comparable results to the weekly sampling series. The protocol was also modified to take extra precaution to PCR inhibitors originating from turbid coastal waters. We can see that adding PCR inhibition removal substantiallyincreases PCR efficiencies of all samples, but especially samples from turbid waters.
Spatial coverage and environments of relevance This protocol was implemented as part of the Urban Ocean Bioidiversity project, a collaboration between University of British COlumbias Institute for the Oceans and Fistheries, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nation. In 2023 we sambled multiple stations in the Burrard Inlet BC, Canada (from Point Grey to Port Moody Arm, Including the Port of Vancouver). Samples were collected at four seasons. This protocol yielded DNA with successful 12S amplification rates for over 95% of the samples, including those from the glacial freshed in late spring.
Personnel Required 1 Technician
Safety Identify hazards associated with the procedure and specify protective equipment and safety training required to safely execute the procedure!
Training requirements Sterile technique, pipetting skills. Work-safe laboratory practices.
Time needed to execute the procedure
1 Day (for 24 samples).
Protocol materials
ReagentProteinase K, 2mLQiagenCatalog #19131
ReagentQIAgen DNeasy Blood and Tissue Kit, 50 rxnQiagenCatalog #69504
ReagentOneStep PCR Inhibitor Removal KitZymo ResearchCatalog #D6030
Troubleshooting
Before start
Read background information, MIOP and BePOP-OBON information under the "Guidelines" tab.
PREPARATION

This protocol assumes that samples have been collected and preserved according to this procedure:
Protocol
Seawater Filtration for Microbial or Environmental DNA
NAME
Seawater Filtration for Microbial or Environmental DNA
CREATED BY
Andreas Novotny


Note
We are aiming to do about 24 samples per day, but you can aim for less than that until you get comfortable with the protocol.

Materials needed:
ReagentProteinase K, 2mLQiagenCatalog #19131
  • 0.5 mm glass beads, silica. Molecular grade
  • Molecular grade ethanol (100%)

ReagentQIAgen DNeasy Blood and Tissue Kit, 50 rxnQiagenCatalog #69504
The kit Includes:
  • ATL (lysis buffer)
  • AL (lysis buffer)
  • RNAse
  • AW1 (Wash buffer)
  • AW2 (Wash buffer)
  • AE (Elution buffer)
  • Spin Columns

ReagentOneStep PCR Inhibitor Removal KitZymo ResearchCatalog #D6030
The kit Includes:
  • ZYMO spin columns
  • Prep solution

UV for 30 minutes the following:  
  • Silica beads - you will need a 5mL tube full of beads to extract DNA from 12 samples
(See bench top guide in the end of this protocol to check the amount of tubes you will need)
  • 2mL tubes
  • 50mL falcon tubes
  • Racks
  • Pipettes
  • pipette tips

Do not forget to UV tubes for that will be used to aliquot the buffers, and silica beads.
30m
Wipe down the benches, centrifuge, and working areas using the PREempt solution/wipes.
Turn on the incubator and set the temperature to 56°C.
Incubation
Set aside ATL buffer, AL buffer, proteinase K, RNase A and anhydrous ethanol.
Put the ATL and AL buffers in the incubator to eliminate any precipitate that may be in the solution.
There is a cardboard box in the mini freezer with pro K aliquots. Each aliquot has enough volume for 12 samples. The anhydrous ethanol is stored in the CR1 mini fridge, and in the CR2 in the mini freezer.
Calculate the volume of each reagent you will need for each step and have a one-time-use tube to make an aliquot for that specific reagent. Try to add a little bit more than you need and dispose of the leftover. Prepare the aliquots inside the workstation (with HEPA filter).
Cut the parafilm to a size of 1 cm x 5 cm, two or three per Sterivex – sometimes you will need to replace the parafilm in the Sterivex.
BEADS BEATING AND INITIAL INCUBATION
Thaw the Sterivex filters.
Remove the parafilm and remove Longmire’s buffer/SLB using a syringe. You can use a plastic “tripour” to dispose the buffer and then pour all of the volume in the sink. Rinse the tripour with water after use, dry and wipe it down using a paper towel and PREempt solution.
If needed, dry the Sterivex inlet using a Kimwipes (one wipe per Sterivex). Place the Sterivex on a clean Kimwipe while preparing the other one Sterivexes.
Add 0.1 mm silica beads (about 0.3 g or three spoons*) into the Sterivex using a weighting paper (make a funnel with the paper to slide in the beads, use one per Sterivex). *It is a white spoon that is stored in the drawer with the silica beads.
Seal the outlet port of the Sterivex filter unit with the parafilm.
Inject 720 μL ATL buffer into the Sterivex.

One more Sterivex +ATL buffer should be prepared for the extraction blank for detecting contamination during DNA extraction.
Place the Sterivex in the vortex adapter and do the “bead-beating” for 10 min to promote cell lysis.
Get one 50mL tube per sample, and put the Sterivexes inside the 50mL tube.
Incubate the Sterivex at 56°C for 30 min while tilting or rotating.
Incubation
Repeat steps 15 and 16 one more time.
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DIGESTION WITH PRO-K AND INCUBATION
Add 80 μL proteinase-K to each Sterivex.

Seal the outlet port of the Sterivex filter unit with a parafilm if you notice that some lysate is leaking.
Vortex tubes for ~10 s (or simply move it to mix the solution).
Place the Sterivexes back to the 50mL.
Incubate tubes at 56°C for 2h while rotating.

Incubation
COLLECTING THE LYSATE
While warming the Sterivex filter unit to 56°C, prepare a 2.0 mL tube for DNA recovery (loBind DNA tubes). Note: write the necessary information on the cap of the 2.0 mL tube.

After completion of warming, carefully remove the parafilm and the luer fitting on the inlet port of the Sterivex filter unit, while preventing liquid inside from leaking.
Insert the inlet port of the Sterivex filter unit into the 2.0 mL tube and lightly push it down to the bottom of the 50mL conical tube. Then, close the cap of the conical tube firmly.

Put the conical tubes in the Megafuge adapters.
Centrifuge the conical tube containing the Sterivex filter unit at 6,000 x g for 1min and collect the extracted DNA in a 2 mL tube.

Centrifigation
Remove the 50 mL conical tube from the centrifuge and remove the Sterivex filter unit and 2.0 mL tube using tweezers.
Note: The 2.0 mL tube is uncapped; handle it carefully. Wipe down the tweezers with PREempt wipes between samples.
Discard the used conical tubes (keep one conical tube and use it as a provisory waste container) and Sterivex filter unit.
Firmly cap the 2.0 mL tube and proceed with these vials and lysate
FINAL INCUBATION AND PRECIPITATION
12m
Add 4 μL of RNAseA (100 mg/mL).
Mix pipetting up and down (or vortexing).
Incubate at room temperature for 2 min.

Incubation
Pipetting
Add 200 μL buffer AL.
Mix thoroughly pipetting up and down (or by vortexing). It may form some precipitate.
Incubate at 56°C for 10 min (it doesn’t need to be in the rotisserie).

Incubation
Pipetting
Add 200 μL ethanol (96-100%).
Mix thoroughly pipetting up and down (or by vortexing).
Total volume now is ~1.2 mL.
Pipetting
DNA BINIDNG AND WASHING
Pipette 600 μL the mixture into a DNeasy mini spin column placed in a 2 mL collection tube.
Place the tubes in the centrifuge and spin the tubes at 8,000 rpm (~6,000 x g) for 1 min.
Discard the flow through.
Centrifigation
Pipetting
Repeat the previous step once more, using the remaining volume of the lysate.
Go to

Place the spin column in a new 2 mL collection tube. If after spinning down you still can see some buffer in the spin column, centrifuge the tube again with a higher speed (about 10,000 x g). If this still not work, spin down with a higher speed.
Add 500 μL buffer AW1.
Centrifuge for 1 min at 8,000 rpm (~6,000 x g).
Discard the flow through and collection tube.
Centrifigation
Place the spin column in a new 2 mL collection tube. Add 500 μL buffer AW2.
Centrifuge for 30 s. at 14,000 rpm (~20,000 x g).
Discard the flow through and collection tube.
Centrifigation
Transfer the spin column to a new 1.5 mL or 2 mL microcentrifuge tube.
Elute the DNA by adding 100 μL buffer AE to the centre of the spin column membrane.
Incubate for 1 min. at room temperature.
Centrifuge for 1 min at 8,000 rpm (~6,000 x g).
PCR INHIBITOR REMOVAL
2m
Zymo-Spin
III-HRC Columns need to be prepared prior to use:
  • Insert column into a Collection Tube. *Please note that the matrix in the column may appear dehydrated,
or powdery. This is normal.
  • Open the cap, add 600 µl of Prep-Solution, and centrifuge at 8,000 x g for 3 minutes.
Incubation
Centrifigation
  • Transfer the prepared column to a clean, labeled 1.5 ml microcentrifuge tube.
  • Add the eluted DNA from Go to to the Zymo-Spin
    III-HRC Column.
  • Centrifuge at 16,000 x g for 3 minutes.
Store the filtered DNA in -80.
Protocol references
This protocol is modified based on the manual of:
ReagentQIAgen DNeasy Blood and Tissue Kit, 50 rxnQiagenCatalog #69504

Citations
Colleen Kellogg, rute.carvalho Carvalho, Matt Lemay. DNA Extraction from 0.22µm Sterivex Filters - Qiagen Blood and Tissue Kit
https://protocols.io/view/dna-extraction-from-0-22-m-sterivex-filters-qiagen-der83d9w