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Stomacher Bag Filtration


Pour Sample into Strainer


Extraction Region


Extract using Pipette

 

40µm Filtration


Place filter over 50-ml centrifuge tube


To avoid clogging, repeatedly aspirate and dispense sample using pipette

Underlay Cushion

 
Slowly underlay cushion medium from the bottom of tube.  Try to avoid bubbles and
disturbance of the interface.


Appearance after Centrifugation


The tube after centrifugation

Remove Supernatant

 
Use pipette to remove supernatant, leaving 5-10 ml above interface

 

Extracting the Interface


Extract interface using plastic transfer pipette and dispense into a new tube.  Slowly follow a downward spiral path along tube wall while extracting.

  
If there is a 'tinge' to the top of the cushion, extract a small amount of cushion as well.
Leave most of cushion with the pellet fraction.  Fractions will be washed in the next step.

 

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