Human genetic studies are using an increasing number of biobanked DNA samples, which require consistent measurements of DNA quantity and purity between multicenters or multilaboratories. In an attempt to standardize DNA quantitation protocols, a DNA quantitation project was performed, in which 16 technicians from 11 laboratories participated in measuring optical density (A260, A280, A230) of multiple DNA samples (N = 35) of known concentrations. We analyzed variations in the measurement of DNA quantity and purity and found that the mean interoperator coefficients of variation percentage for A260, A260/A280, and A260/A230 values among individuals were 21.9%, 7.4%, and 24.7%, respectively. In contrast, the mean intra-operator coefficients of variation percentage for A260, A260/A280, and A260/A230 values were 9.9%, 1.7%, and 8.3%, respectively. The variability in A260/A230 determination was much more sensitive to the method of DNA quantitation and the technical skill of the individual than those of A260 and A260/A280. In addition, a concentration of DNA of >100 ng/μL was found to reduce the variability of DNA quantity (A260) and purity (A260/A280 and A260/A230 ratios) indexes. This work emphasizes the need for standardization of DNA quantitation protocols for multicenter DNA work, as well as the importance of training and education of technicians at these centers.
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