We typically use 0.5ug of E. coli genomic DNA in a labeling reaction for each hybridization. The genomic DNA was fragmented to 500 to 1000bps before labeling. The following protocol should produce enough labeled probe for 8 hybridizations. For labeling 4ug Genomic DNA: DNA Mix Heat to 95C for 5min, place on ice for 5min Labeling Add 2.5ul 0.5M EDTA to stop reaction Probe can be stored at 4°C or -20°C in dark for further use. Reagents and SuppliersGenomic DNA Random Hexamer H2O Total DNA Mix dAGC EcoPol Buffer CyDye-dUTP H2O Klenow Fragment Total Cy3-dUTP 1mM Perkinelmer NEL578 Cy5-dUTP 1mM Perkinelmer NEL579 Klenow Fragment 50U/ul NEB M0210M 100 mM dNTP set* 10X Amersham 27-2035-01 pd(N)6 Sodium Salt (Hexamer) 50U Amersham 27-2166-01 Microcon YM-30 column Amicon 42410