To stain with DNA InstaStain™ (Ethidium Bromide) sheets

Note: Ethidium bromide is a CARCINOGEN wear latex gloves at all times.
Do not touch anything with the gloves that you use to handle the gel or staining papers.

1. Place the gel on a piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface.
   
   
2. Moisten the gel with a few drops of electrophoresis buffer.
   
   
3. Place a sheet of DNA InstaStain™ (unprinted side down) on the gel.
   
   
4. Firmly run your fingers over the entire surface of the DNA InstaStain™ several times.
   
   
5. Place your gel casting tray on top of the gel and weight it down with a small empty beaker (This insures that the DNA InstaStain™ maintains good contact with the gel).
   
   
6. Allow the DNA InstaStain™ sheet to sit on the gel for 2-5 minutes.
   
   
7. Remove the DNA InstaStain™ sheet. Transfer the gel to a short wave UV illuminator.
   
   Note: Short wave illumination can cause eye damage.

   Close the protective shield on the illuminator and wear goggles before turning on the illuminator.
   
   
8. Observe and sketch or photograph the gel.