The MagBeads FastDNA Kit for Feces allows quick and efficient isolation of high-quality genomic DNA from fresh or frozen human and animal feces in less than 60 mins. Samples are placed into Lysing Matrix E tube and used with FastPrep Instruments from MP Biomedicals to effectively lyse host cells as well as bacteria, fungi, viruses, protists, and other cells present in fecal samples within 40 seconds. The kit is also compatible with most of the automated nucleic acid extraction instruments on the market or it can be operated manually. It consists of specially formulated reagents to eliminate humic acid, polysaccharides, phenolic compounds, and enzyme inhibitors from feces and thus allowing extraction of highly pure genomic DNA ready for PCR, restriction digestion, electrophoresis, and other desired applications.