Product Class: Kit

Monarch® Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg)

New options now available: a magnetic-bead format with the Monarch Mag PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg) (NEB #T4130), and a high-capacity spin‑column format for cleanup of up to 100 μg DNA with the Monarch Spin High-Capacity DNA Cleanup Kit (100 μg) (NEB #T1135).

Product Introduction

  • New version of PCR and DNA cleanup kit, featuring upgraded spin columns precision-engineered for high performance
  • Elute in as little as 5 μl for highly concentrated DNA, with yields up to 5 μg
  • Prevent buffer retention and salt carry over with unique, optimized column design
  • No need to monitor pH
  • Protocol modification for oligonucleotide cleanup is provided, allowing purification of ssDNA, oligonucleotide and other small DNA fragments
  • Reduce hands-on time with faster protocols and less spin time
  • Significantly less plastic by design in columns and kit compared to leading suppliers
  • For help choosing the Monarch product best suited to your purification needs, please visit the Monarch DNA Cleanup and Purification Selection Chart

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Catalog # Size Concentration
T1130V 10 preps
T1130S 50 preps
T1130L 250 preps

Product Information

Description

The Monarch Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg) offers an efficient method for purification and concentration up to 5 μg of high-quality, double-stranded and single-stranded DNA from enzymatic reactions such as PCR, restriction digestion, ligation, and reverse transcription. This new version features upgraded spin columns precision-engineered to uniquely allow for low elution, in as little as 5 μl, for highly concentrated DNA in downstream applications such as sequencing, restriction digestion, library construction, labeling and other enzymatic manipulations. The kit includes spin columns, collection tubes, buffers, and other reagents in compact and streamlined packaging for silica membrane-based PCR purification and DNA cleanup. Our optimized buffer system allows efficient binding and purification of the DNA, without a need to monitor pH. These kits contain uniquely designed columns and bottles to significantly reduce plastic usage compared to leading suppliers, while maintaining structural integrity for centrifugation, vacuum manifolds and other steps. The kit features Monarch spin columns that are manufactured using state of the art automation machinery for high quality and consistency.


Properties
Purification format Spin-column
DNA sample
 DNA from PCR and other enzymatic reactions (e.g., restriction digests, kinase reactions, ligations)
ssDNA or dsDNA oligonucleotides from enzymatic reactions can also be purified using the Oligonucleotide Cleanup Protocol
Typical recovery
 70-90%
DNA Purity A260/280 > 1.8 and A260/230 > 1.8
Binding Capacity Up to 5 μg
Elution Volume 5-20 μl
DNA Size Range
 Standard protocol: 50 bp – 25 kb
Protocol Time 5 minutes of spin and incubation time
Compatible Downstream Applications Ligation, restriction digestion, labeling and other enzymatic manipulations, library construction and DNA sequencing

 

Figure 1: Monarch Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg) consistently produces more concentrated DNA, with equivalent or better DNA recovery and purity compared to the leading supplier

 Graphs showing high recovery and high concentration

Using the Monarch Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg),  DNA concentrations and recovery are equal to or higher than a leading suppliers' kits. Preps were performed according to recommended protocols and elution volumes using 5 μg of 3 kb linear DNA fragment as an input. Concentrations of DNA were measured using a Trinean DropSense 16 and percent recovery calculations are based on the eluted DNA concentration and elution volume used.  



Figure 2: DNA purified using Monarch® Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg) are high-quality and suitable for downstream applications

 Gel photos showing high quality

Use of the Monarch Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit effectively cleans up DNA suitable for downstream applications, performing as well as a leading supplier’s kits.

A. TBE PAGE data demonstrating primer removal. A 2 kb fragment was spiked with two oligonucleotides (16-mer, 25-mer) to a final concentration of 1 μM. The mixture was purified as per recommended protocols. Equivalent fractions of the original mixture and the eluted DNA were resolved in a 20% TBE polyacrylamide gel at 100V for 1 hour and stained with SYBR Gold. M = Low Molecular Weight DNA Ladder (NEB #N3233).

B. Agarose gel data demonstrating downstream application by restriction digestion with a salt-sensitive restriction enzyme. Three replicates of purified DNA and subsequent restriction enzyme digest were performed. 4 μg of a 3 kb DNA fragment was purified and 1 μg was digested with DraIII-HF (NEB #R3510). Equivalent fractions of the input DNA and digestion reaction were resolved in a 1.2% TBE agarose gel.

 
Figure 3: Monarch Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg) effectively cleans up oligonucleotide DNA using the oligonucleotide cleanup protocol.

Graph showing Oligonucleotide Cleanup
Synthesized ssDNA (≥ 16 nt) and dsDNA (≥12 bp) oligonucleotides can be effectively purified and recovered using Monarch Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg). The provided oligonucleotide cleanup protocol was followed using 1 μg of oligonucleotides of varying lengths (8–25 nt/bp) as an input. DNA was eluted in 20 μl of Monarch Buffer EY. Concentrations of DNA were measured using a Trinean DropSense 16 and percent recovery calculations are based on the eluted DNA concentration and elution volume used. The minimum sized ss- and ds- oligonucleotides that can be used are marked with a star (*).


Figure 4: Features of the Monarch Spin Column S1A

Illustration of Monarch® Spin Column S1A design and corresponding features

NEB® Monarch’s unique column design and membrane assembly allows high-quality DNA purification with low-elution volume, for highly-concentrated DNA for downstream applications. The column is designed and made with significantly less plastic for reduced environmental impact.


Figure 5: Overview of the Monarch Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg) workflow

 Infographic showing workflow

The Monarch Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg) uses the bind/wash/elute method and a unique spin column.



This product is related to the following categories:
PCR & DNA Cleanup,
Nucleic Acid Purification,
This product can be used in the following applications:
Nucleic Acid Purification

Kit Components

Kit Components

The following reagents are supplied with this product:

NEB # Component Name Component # Stored at (°C) Amount Concentration

Properties & Usage

Materials Required but not Supplied

  • Isopropanol (≥ 99%)
  • Ethanol (≥ 95%)
  • Nuclease-free Water (NEB #B1500)

Features

  • High Performance: Achieve high yields (up to 5 μg) and high purity in the purification, cleanup, and concentration of DNA, with the capability to remove short primers, detergents, and other low-molecular-weight reaction components (e.g., nucleotides, DMSO, betaine).
  • High Concentration: Elute in very small volumes, in as little as 5 μl for elution, allowing for highly concentrated DNA.
  • Powerful Flexibility – Purify small DNA fragments, including oligonucleotides, with this single kit, using the modified protocol provided.
  • Time Savings: Short protocol of only 5 minutes to complete the workflow of bind, wash, and elution steps, including minimal incubation and spin time.
  • Unique Design: Spin column features a unique design that enables elution in low volumes and minimizes buffer retention and contaminant carryover.
  • Optimized: Buffer system is optimized, without the need to adjust pH.
  • Application Compatibility: Purified DNA is ready for downstream molecular applications, such as restriction digests, DNA sequencing, ligation, amplification, and other enzymatic reactions.

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs

  1. Can I purchase additional Monarch® columns and collection tubes for the MonarchSpin DNA Gel Extraction Kit (NEB #T1120) and the Monarch Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (NEB #T1130) separately?
  2. Can I use water to elute the DNA when using Monarch® Kits?
  3. What is the smallest volume of elution buffer that can be used with the Monarch® Spin Columns S1A (NEB #T2037)?
  4. What is the composition of each buffer provided with the Monarch® PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg) (NEB #T1130)?
  5. What is the maximum binding capacity of the Monarch® Spin Columns S1A provided with the Monarch Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg) (NEB #T1130)?
  6. What factors affect the (A260/230) ratio when using the Monarch® Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (NEB #T1130)?
  7. What size primers can be effectively removed from a PCR reaction using the Monarch® Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (NEB #T1130)?
  8. Can the Monarch® Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg) (NEB #T1130) be used to purify RNA?
  9. Do you have any recommendations for the purification of single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) when using the Monarch® Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (NEB #T1130)?
  10. Are the columns in the Monarch® Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (5 μg) (NEB #T1130) the same as those in the Monarch Spin DNA Gel Extraction Kit (NEB #T1120)?
  11. What size DNA can be purified with the Monarch® Spin Columns S1A (NEB #T2037)?
  12. Are Monarch® Spin Columns S1A (NEB #T2037) compatible with vacuum manifolds?
  13. Can I use the Monarch® Spin PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (NEB #T1130) to purify oligonucleotides and other DNA fragments?
  14. Are the components of the previous version of Monarch® PCR & DNA Cleanup Kit (NEB #T1030) compatible with the new version? Can I use #T1030 buffers on new Monarch Spin Columns S1A (NEB #T2037) or vice versa?
  15. Are the new, upgraded Monarch® Spin Columns (NEB #T2037) compatible with the QIAcube® system?
  16. I see some silica residue in my Monarch column. Is this a problem?

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