Bio-Rad 2-D Electrophoresis Workflow - Manual (Page 7)

3
before using. Avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures
greater than 37°C and protect from light.
1.4. Materials and Equipment Required but
Not Supplied
n
Staining containers — Any glass or plastic tray capable
of holding the recommended volume of solution may
be used
n
Imaging equipment — Gels are best imaged using a
UV-based fluorescence imager capable of excitation
near 270 nm and detection near 604 nm such as the
Molecular Imager
® Gel Doc ™ XR+, Molecular Imager ®
ChemiDoc ™ XRS+, VersaDoc ™ MP 4000, ExQuest ™
spot cutter, and VersaDoc MP 5000 systems. For a
more complete list of compatible imaging systems,
see pages 12–13
n
Laboratory shaker or rocker
n
Powder-free latex, vinyl, or nitrile gloves
1.5. Reagents Required but Not Supplied
Methanol, reagent grade (for 5 L kit only)