Choosing the best RNA purification kit for your application can be daunting because there are so many available options, and it is not always clear what differences exist between kits.
Zymo Research offers a variety of extraction kits, as part of a complete workflow. From column-based to automation-friendly kits, the choice depends on your specific experimental needs. For today’s pandemic, the Quick-DNA/RNA Viral Kit is the high-throughput solution for early viral detection.
Quick-DNA/RNA Viral Kit is designed for the quick recovery of viral DNA/RNA from a variety of sample types, including saliva and swab samples. The DNA/RNA purification kit comes with DNA/RNA Shield for sample collection, virus inactivation, and nucleic acid preservation. If you collect samples using Zymo Research’s DNA/RNA Shield sample collection devices, you can proceed straight to purification. Additionally, the kit features a one-step binding buffer which aids in efficient extraction and low copy viral detection.
Optionally, to reduce the viscosity of samples — saliva can be quite viscous! — proteinase K digestion makes sample handling easier and also eliminates nucleases that could degrade the nucleic acids in your sample. A recent correspondence in the New England Journal of Medicine featured proteinase K in its comparison of saliva and swab COVID-19 testing.[2]
Enabling automation using robotic sample processor for high-throughput extraction and viral detection has proven to meet the growing demands of routine application, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.