Plasmid DNA Preparation
Delivering high-quality DNA from a variety of starting materials in a cost-effective and reliable manner is our priority. Do not waste valuable time with a plasmid preparation kit when GENEWIZ Plasmid Preparation Services from Azenta can conveniently provide plasmid DNA preps at the scale and quantity you need.
Our standard plasmid DNA preparation service is a flexible and fast choice for a range of plasmid templates. Runs are available in classic mini to giga scales, yielding micrograms to milligrams of purified plasmid DNA. Additional add-on services and analysis options are available, enabling project customization to meet budgetary and technical specifications.
Features & Benefits
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No plasmid purification kit needed — submit starting material and GENEWIZ will deliver your purified plasmid product.
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Fast delivery time — rapid turnaround time, starting at just two business days, to meet your research deadlines.
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Convenient online ordering — place an order directly through your GENEWIZ account, including your Sanger sequencing results page.
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Quality control — strict QC process with multiple analysis options to ensure high-quality plasmid prep.
Standard Plasmid Prep Service Options
| Prep Service | Turnaround Time | Plasmids Accepted | Spectrophotometric DNA Quality Analysis | Transfection-Grade Endotoxin Free |
DNA Normalization | GLP-Compliant | Certificate of Analysis |
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Standard-Scale
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Starting from 2–3 business days |
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Included | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
Standard Plasmid Prep Analysis Options
| Prep Service | DNA Sequencing* | Full-Service DNA Sequence Confirmation | Restriction Digest & Agarose Gel Analysis* | Sterility Testing | % Supercoiled DNA Quantification | Endotoxin Level Quantification |
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Standard-Scale
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Add-On | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On | Add-On |
*Includes one reaction per plasmid; additional reactions available as an add-on.
DNA Preparation Scales and Yields
| Run Scale | Typical Yield for High-Copy, Stable Plasmids^ | Typical Yield for Low-Copy, Unstable, or Toxic Plasmids^ |
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| Midi | 70–100 μg | 10–50 μg |
| Maxi | 350–500 μg | 50–250 μg |
| Mega | 1.5–2.5 mg | 250 μg–1.25 mg |
| Giga | 7–10 mg | 1–5 mg |
Mini Prep Yields
| Mini Prep Format | Typical Yield for High-Copy, Stable Plasmids^ | Typical Yield for Low-Copy, Unstable, or Toxic Plasmids^ |
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| Tube | 7–10 μg | 2–5 μg |
| 96-well Plates | 5–10 μg | 1–3 μg |
^Actual yield will vary with the nature of the plasmid, bacterial hosts, and other factors. Please contact dnaseq@azenta.com to discuss known low-copy, unstable, or toxic constructs.
Choice of Starting Material
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DNA
Transformation provided as a service*
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Glycerol Stock
Provide 200 μL frozen stock
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Bacterial Colony
Please provide fresh colonies (<3 days old)
*For DNA samples, GENEWIZ provides multiple host strains to choose from for transformation. For custom strains, please provide the starting material as bacterial colony or clonal glycerol stock, or select “Other” for host strain when placing your order and include the competent cells with your DNA submission.
Technical Resources
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Tech Note | Optimizing Plasmid Preparation to Increase Yield and Reduce Endotoxins
Plasmid DNA (pDNA) is vital for a range of biopharmaceutical and biotechnological applications, but maximizing yield while minimizing endotoxins can be challenging. This tech note explores strategies to optimize bacterial growth conditions, enhance lysis, and refine purification protocols to boost pDNA yield and purity, ensuring consistent, high-quality results.