Column-Based Viral RNA Extraction Kit

Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Pathology
PhD Candidate

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Company:

Qiagen

Product Name:

QIAamp Viral RNA Mini Kit

Catalog Number:

52904

We often examine HIV viral loads from cell culture media and body fluids. This kit is easy to use and RNA yields and quality are desirable.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Viral RNA extraction from fluid samples

Starting Material

Mouse plasma

Protocol Overview

Ensure fluid samples are cell-free, lyse samples, bind to column, wash twice with buffers provided, elute

Tips

Add carrier RNA to prevent RNA loss

Results Summary

Highly pure RNA with great yields

DOI or PMID #

N/A

Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

Easy to use

The Bad

Not good for samples with volumes >300ul

The Bottom Line

Great kit

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