| Sample Type | Maximum Input | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Feces | 100 mg | |
Soil | 200 mg | |
Liquid Samples | 250 µL | For water samples, filter using desired filter. Cut filter into small pieces and place into lysis tubes. |
Swab Collections | 250 µL | Swabs can be cut or broken and placed directly into bead beading tube. |
Cells (suspended in DNA/RNA Shield or isotonic buffer, e.g. PBS) | 5-20 mg (wet weight) | 2 x 10^8 bacterial or 2 x 10^7 yeast cells |
Samples in DNA/RNA Shield (10% v/v Sample) | 250 µL |