Infinium HD Methylation Assay Manual v1.2
Last updated
Last updated
The Infinium HD Methylation Assay Manual workflow includes the following functionality.
Preconfigured protocols to prepare 96 DNA samples for use with the 8x1 HD BeadChip products.
Automated calculation of sample and buffer volumes.
Automatic placement of samples when necessary.
Automatic step transition when required.
Automatic calculation or display of reagents at every step in the protocol.
Protocol Type = Sample Prep
Next Steps Configuration
Master Step Name = Select Infinium Kit-Infinium HD Methylation v1.2
Step Type = No Outputs
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Container | Container Name | Built-in | ||
Container | Well | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Waiting | Built-in | ||
Project | Project Name | Built-in |
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Infinium HD Methylation Kits | Text |
| Default = Infinium MethylationEPIC Kit |
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Collapse
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Container | Container Name | Built-in | ||
Container | Well | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in | ||
Project | Project Name | Built-in |
Master Step Name = Quantify DNA-Infinium PicoGreen v1.2
Step Type = Standard QC
Measurement Generation = Fixed, 1
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}
Reagent Kits
1X TE
Lambda DNA
PicoGreen dsDNA quantification reagent
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only |
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Placement Pattern = Row
Destination Containers
96 well plate
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
1X TE (mL) | Numeric | Read Only | |
1X TE for A1 (uL) | Numeric | Read Only | |
Lambda serial dilution instruction notes | Multiline Text | Read Only |
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No. of QDNA Plates | Numeric Dropdown |
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PicoGreen (uL) | Numeric | Read Only | |
Sample QDNA Plate instruction notes | Multiline Text | Read Only |
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Standard QDNA Plate instruction notes | Multiline Text | Read Only |
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Stock Lambda DNA (ng/uL) | Numeric | ||
Stock Lambda DNA for A1 (uL) | Numeric | Read Only |
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Results File - Manually uploaded
Sample Table
Enable QC Flags = Yes
Sample Display Default = Collapse
Well Sort Order = Row
File Column Options
File Column Display = Show
File Attachment Method = Manual
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in |
Master Step Name = Bisulfite Conversion-Infinium v1.2
Step Type = No Outputs
Reagent Kits
EZ DNA Methylation Kit
Supplier = Zymo Research
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Container | Container Name | Built-in | ||
Container | LIMS ID (Container) | Built-in | ||
Container | Well | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Waiting | Built-in | ||
Project | Project Name | Built-in |
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Cleanup Conversion Reagent Instruction Notes | Multiline Text | Read Only | Default = Use the instructions in the Zymo EZ DNA Methylation Kit to do the following. Clean the samples using the provided spin columns or filter plate. Wash off the remaining conversion reagent. Centrifuge the plate at 3000–5000 × g. Desulphonate the column or the plate with desulphonation buffer. Incubate at room temperature for 15 minutes. Clean the samples and wash to remove the desulphonation buffer. Repeat one time. Add 12 µl elution buffer from 500 ng gDNA. Centrifuge to elute at 3000–5000 × g for 5 minutes |
Denature DNA instruction Notes | Multiline Text | Read Only | Default = Follow the instructions in the Zymo EZ DNA Methylation Kit to denature the genomic DNA and add conversion reagent. |
Incubate DNA Instruction Notes | Multiline Text | Read Only | Default = Incubate in a thermal cycler using the following settings for 16 cycles: 95°C for 30 seconds 50°C for 1 hour Hold DNA at 4°C for 10 minutes in the thermal cycler until cleanup |
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Collapse
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Container | Container Name | Built-in | ||
Container | LIMS ID (Container) | Built-in | ||
Container | Well | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in | ||
Project | Project Name | Built-in |
Master Step Name = Create BCD Plate-Infinium v1.2
Step Type = Standard
Reagent Kits
EZ DNA Methylation Kit
Supplier = Zymo Research
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Container | Container Name | Built-in | ||
Container | LIMS ID (Container) | Built-in | ||
Container | Well | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Waiting | Built-in | ||
Project | Project Name | Built-in |
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Instruction Notes | Multiline Text | Read Only | Default = Apply a BCD barcode label Transfer the BCD to the plate as follows: Midi plate: 20 µl BCD sample to each well (requires ≥ 1000 ng input in bisulfite conversion) TCY plate: 10 µl BCD sample to each well (requires ≥ 500 ng input in bisulfite conversion |
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Collapse
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Container | Container Name | Built-in | ||
Container | LIMS ID (Container) | Built-in | ||
Container | Well | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | DNA Plate Barcode | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in | ||
Project | Project Name | Built-in |
Master Step Name = Amplify DNA-Infinium HD Methylation v1.2
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 1
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}
Reagent Kits
MA1-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
MSM-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
NaOH
RPM-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Container | Container Name | Built-in | ||
Container | LIMS ID (Container) | Built-in | ||
Container | Well | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | DNA Plate Barcode | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Waiting | Built-in | ||
Project | Project Name | Built-in |
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Column
Placement Pattern = Same Shape
Destination Containers
96 well plate
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Comment | Multiline Text | ||
Instruction Notes | Multiline Text | Read Only | Default = Add 20 µl MA1 to each well of the plate Transfer 4 µl DNA sample from the BCD plate to the corresponding wells of the plate Add 4 µl 0.1N NaOH in to each sample well of the plate Vortex at 1600 rpm for 1 minute, and then pulse centrifuge at 280 × g Add 68 μl RPM in to each sample well of the plate Add 75 μl MSM in to each sample well of the plate |
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Collapse
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Container | Container Name | Built-in | ||
Container | LIMS ID (Container) | Built-in | ||
Container | Well | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | DNA Plate Barcode | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Plate | Text | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Well | Text | ||
Project | Project Name | Built-in |
Master Step Name = Incubate DNA-Infinium v1.2
Step Type = No Outputs
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Container | Container Name | Built-in | ||
Container | LIMS ID (Container) | Built-in | ||
Container | Well | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Waiting | Built-in | ||
Project | Project Name | Built-in |
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Comment | Multiline Text | ||
Instruction Notes | Multiline Text | Read Only | Default = Incubate the plate in the Illumina Hybridization Oven for 20–24 hours at 37°C. |
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Collapse
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Container | Container Name | Built-in | ||
Container | Well | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | DNA Plate Barcode | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Plate | Text | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Well | Text | ||
Project | Project Name | Built-in |
Master Step Name = Fragment DNA-Infinium v1.2
Step Type = No Outputs
Reagent Kits
FMS-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Container | Container Name | Built-in | ||
Container | LIMS ID (Container) | Built-in | ||
Container | Well | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Waiting | Built-in | ||
Project | Project Name | Built-in |
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Comment | Multiline Text | ||
Instruction Notes (HD Methylation & LCG) | Multiline Text | Read Only | Default = Add 50 μl FMS to each well of the plate. |
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Collapse
Well Sort Order = Column
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Derived Sample | DNA Plate Barcode | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Plate | Text | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Well | Text |
Master Step Name = Precipitate DNA-Infinium v1.2
Step Type = No Outputs
Reagent Kits
100% 2-propanol
PM1-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Column
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Derived Sample | DNA Plate Barcode | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only |
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
100% 2-propanol Prep Date | Date | ||
Blue Pellet Presence | Toggle Switch | Default = None Set | |
Comment | Multiline Text | ||
Instruction Notes (HD Methylation & LCG) | Multiline Text | Read Only | Default = Add 100 μl PM1 to each well of the plate. Add 300 μl 100% 2-propanol to each well of the plate. |
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Collapse
Well Sort Order = Column
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Derived Sample | DNA Plate Barcode | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Plate | Text | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Well | Text |
Master Step Name = Resuspend DNA-Infinium v1.2
Step Type = No Outputs
Reagent Kits
RA1-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Column
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Derived Sample | DNA Plate Barcode | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only |
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Comment | Multiline Text | ||
Instruction Notes (HD Methylation & LCG) | Multiline Text | Read Only | Default = Add 46 µl RA1 to each well of the plate |
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Collapse
Well Sort Order = Column
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Derived Sample | DNA Plate Barcode | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Plate | Text | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Well | Text |
Protocol Type = Sample Prep
Next Steps Configuration
Master Step Name = Hybridize DNA to BeadChip-Infinium v1.2
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 1
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}
Reagent Kits
70% EtOH
PB2-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
XC4-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Derived Sample | DNA Plate Barcode | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only |
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Placement Pattern = Row
Destination Containers
8x1 HD BeadChip
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Comment | Multiline Text | ||
HD Methylation Instruction Notes | Multiline Text | Read Only | Default = Transfer 26 µl each sample from the plate to the appropriate section of the BeadChip. |
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Collapse
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Derived Sample | DNA Plate Barcode | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Plate | Text | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Well | Text |
Master Step Name = Wash BeadChip-Infinium v1.2
Step Type = No Outputs
Reagent Kits
PB1-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Derived Sample | DNA Plate Barcode | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Sample_Plate | Text | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Well | Text |
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Comment | Multiline Text | ||
Instruction Notes | Multiline Text | Read Only | Default = Fill two wash dish with 200ml PB1 each and labelled Wash 1 and Wash2 |
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Collapse
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Container | Container Name | Built-in | ||
Container | LIMS ID (Container) | Built-in | ||
Container | Well | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | BeadChip Barcode | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | BeadChip Position | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | DNA Plate Barcode | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Plate | Text | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Well | Text | ||
Project | Project Name | Built-in |
Master Step Name = Extend and Stain BeadChip-Infinium v1.2
Step Type = No Outputs
Reagent Kits
ATM-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
EDTA
PB1-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
RA1-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
STM-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
TEM-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
XC1-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
XC2-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
XC3-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
XC4-Infinium
Supplier = Illumina
Website = www.illumina.com
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Derived Sample | DNA Plate Barcode | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Sample_Plate | Text | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Well | Text |
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Comment | Multiline Text | ||
Extend Instruction Notes (HD Methylation) | Multiline Text | Read Only | Default = Without allowing pipette tips to touch BeadChip surfaces, fill the reservoir of each flow-through chamber as follows: 150 µl RA1. Incubate for 30 seconds. Repeat 5 times. 450 μl XC1. Incubate for 10 minutes. 450 μl XC2. Incubate for 10 minutes. 200 μl TEM. Incubate for 15 minutes. 450 μl 95% formamide/1 mM EDTA. Incubate for 1 minute. Repeat once. Incubate 5 minutes. Begin ramping the Chamber Rack temperature to the temperature indicated on the STM tube, or to 37°C if none is shown 450 μl XC3. Incubate for 1 minute. Repeat once. |
Stain Instruction Notes (HD Methylation) | Multiline Text | Default = Fill the reservoir of each flow-through chamber as follows: 250 μl STM. Incubate for 10 minutes. 450 μl XC3 and incubate for 1 minute. Repeat once, and then wait 5 minutes. 250 µl ATM. Incubate for 10 minutes. 450 μl XC3 and incubate for 1 minute. Repeat once, and then wait 5 minutes. 250 μl STM and incubate for 10 minutes. 450 μl XC3 and incubate for 1 minute. Repeat once, and then wait 5 minutes. 250 µl ATM. Incubate for 10 minutes. 450 μl XC3 and incubate for 1 minute. Repeat once, and then wait 5 minutes. 250 μl STM. Incubate for 10 minutes. 450 μl XC3 and incubate for 1 minute. Repeat once, and then wait 5 minutes. | |
Wash and Coat Beadships Instruction Notes | Multiline Text | Read Only | Default = Add 310 ml PB1 to the PB1 wash dish. Add 310 ml XC4 to the XC4 wash dish |
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Collapse
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category | Field Name | Field Type | Options | Additional Options and Dropdown Items |
Derived Sample | Array Instrument | Text | Default = iScan | |
Derived Sample | BeadChip Barcode | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | BeadChip Position | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | DNA Plate Barcode | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Infinium Kit Name | Text | Read Only | |
Derived Sample | Sample Name | Built-in | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Plate | Text | ||
Derived Sample | Sample_Well | Text |