What is a Standard DNA Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Kit?

DNA agarose gel electrophoresis remains a foundational technique in molecular biology, serving as an indispensable tool for analyzing, quantifying, and isolating nucleic acids. Whether validating PCR amplification, verifying enzymatic digestion, or assessing genomic DNA integrity, selecting a reliable standard DNA agarose gel electrophoresis kit directly impacts experimental accuracy and reproducibility.

A standard DNA agarose gel electrophoresis kit provides the essential consumables, reagents, and markers required to prepare, run, and analyze nucleic acids under electric fields. Rather than sourcing reagents piecemeal from different vendors, standard kits offer pre-optimized formulations that ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reduce preparation time.

Core Components Included

Molecular Biology Grade Agarose: High-purity agarose featuring low electroendosmosis (EEO) for sharp band resolution and high gel strength.

Electrophoresis Running Buffers (50X TAE or 10X TBE): Concentrated solutions formulated to maintain stable pH and electrical conductivity during runs.

Gel Loading Dye (6X): Formulated with tracking dyes (such as Bromophenol Blue and Xylene Cyanol FF) and density agents (glycerol or Ficoll) to sink samples into wells.

DNA Ladders / Markers: Ready-to-use DNA molecular weight markers covering standard fragment ranges (e.g., 100 bp to 10 kb).

Nucleic Acid Stains (Optional/Variant Specific): Ethidium Bromide (EtBr) or modern non-toxic, highly sensitive fluorescent dyes (e.g., GelRed, SYBR Safe).

For DNA agarose gel electrophoresis, Beijing Liuyi Biotechnology Co., Ltd. supplies a full suite of horizontal electrophoresis tanks with flexible gel casting systems. Supporting gel dimensions from 60 mm × 60 mm (mini-gel) up to 250 mm × 250 mm (large-format gel), our equipment caters to a broad spectrum of molecular biology workflows, from everyday PCR analysis to high-throughput nucleic acid research.

Selection Guide for Horizontal Gel Electrophoresis Unit

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Model

Gel size(W*L) mm

Buffer Volume ml

Comb Rows

No.of Samples

DYCP-31BN 60*60 120 1~2 8~11
DYCP-31CN 70*100 260 1~4 8~15
DYCP-31DN 120*120, 60*120, 120*60, 60*60 650 1~4 2~72
DYCP-31E 160*200, 160*150 1000 1~6 17~204
DYCP-32B 130*200, 130*150 800 1~8 4~208
DYCP-32C 250*250, 120*250, 60*250 1600 1~4 26~204
DYCP-44N 100*200 2000 1~12 8~96
DYCP-44P 140*170 2000 1~6 17~198

Selection Guide for Electrophoresis Power Supply

electrophoresis power supply

Model

Volts

Current

Power

DYY-6C (Push-Button)

6-600V

4-400mA

240W

DYY-8C (Push-Button)

5-600V

2-200mA

120W

EPS-BS300B(Touchscreen)

2-300V

1-400mA

1-120W

EPS-BS600D(Touchscreen)

5-600V

4-800mA

1-300W

Beijing Liuyi Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (Liuyi Biotechnology) has over 50 years of expertise in manufacturing electrophoresis instruments. With a dedicated technical team and R&D center, we provide reliable and comprehensive production, from design to inspection and warehousing. We offer a full range of products, including:

  • Electrophoresis Cells (Tanks/Chambers)
  • Electrophoresis Power Supplies
  • Blue LED Transilluminators
  •  UV Transilluminators
  • Gel Imaging & Analysis Systems

In addition, we supply other laboratory instruments such as PCR machines, vortex mixers, and centrifuges.
If you are considering purchasing our products, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us via email at sales@ly.com.cn or info@ly.com.cn. Alternatively, feel free to call us at +86 15810650221, add us on WhatsApp at +86 15810650221, or connect with us on WeChat at 15810650221.
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Post time: Sep-21-2026