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BCA assay - protein concentration determination on OT-2

Author

Stephan Michalik

Published

March 22, 2023

filename: test_set_BCA

BCA assay - samples according to provided input table

  • number of samples: 40

sample list

samples should be well resolubilized and all liquid should be at the bottom of the reaction vessel

shinyBCA protocol on OT-2

Always perform labware calibration before starting this protocol at the OT-2 app
please provide WITHOUT AIR BUBBLES:
  • 1 mg/ml BSA standard in H2O
  • 1x sample buffer
  • 2x sample buffer
  • Micro BCA Protein Assay Kit - working reagent (25:24:1, Reagent MA:MB:MC)
After robot is done:
  • incubate in the dark at 60°C for 1 hour
  • after incubation led plate cool down for 30 minutes
  • measure e.g. at the Synergy H1 plate reader

shinyBCA protocol on OT-2 - steps