Whole Blood Collection for Total RNA Extraction

Boston University
Center for Regenerative Medicine
Postdoctoral Associate

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Company:

PreAnalytiX

Product Name:

PAXgene Blood RNA Tubes

Catalog Number:

762165

PAXgene Blood RNA tubes contain a reagent that preserves the total RNA and prevents its degradation. This permits long term storage of samples for total RNA extraction processes.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Total RNA extraction

Starting Material

Whole Blood

Protocol Overview

Whole blood is directly collected into the tube from an individual using a vacutainer.

Tips

Leave the tubes overnight at room temperature before extracting total RNA. This will enhance yield.

Results Summary

Great for long term storage of whole blood samples.

Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

Easy to collect samples. Allows long term storage.

The Bad

Very expensive

The Bottom Line

Alternative methods of sample collection need to be tested before opting for the PAXgene blood RNA tubes as they are very expensive.

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