Powerbead Pro Plates (Qiagen) - leaking?

20 October 2023 0 513 Report

Hello!

Does anyone have experience in solving the issue of leaking due to the film not fully adhering, after following all the instructions from Qiagen?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWu-x7AT75g

This video shows how it is supposed to go - but the samples are constantly leaking.

Thanks!

Melissa

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