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How old FFPE tissue samples can be used for Direct PCR?

April 26, 2017ffpe PCR samples tissue Used

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How old FFPE tissue samples can be used for Direct PCR?

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The success depends on the integrity of DNA, which is typically lower in older FFPE tissue samples. Old samples can be used for sample preparation, but the yields obtained are usually lower. The length of the amplifiable DNA fragment can be limited as well.