Cheaper replacement for Qiagen tungsten carbide beads?

17 December 2017 1 8K Report

I use the 5 mm tungsten carbide beads for mycorrhizal fungi DNA extraction from plant root tissue, using the DNA plant minikit-. Right now 200 beads from Qiagen are almost 200$; so I am looking for a cheaper alternative (other brands, other metal: stainless steel?,...) and where to buy it from. Any suggestion? Many thanks!!

Ali Akgul

IBI DNA Extraction, I have been using it for replacing all qiagen kits in my previous lab, gel, dna etc. It works with almost same result with qiagen, but like half prices. You might test it first. Ask for free sample. Best luck...

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