Viral RNA Extraction

Reagent Kits: RNAdvance Viral or RNAdvance Viral XP

Extract high-quality RNA from Saliva or Swab Transport Media samples using SPRI paramagnetic bead-based technology. Our viral RNA extraction kits are available for your unique input sample types and collection devices. RNAdvance Viral XP offers higher throughput capabilities and the RNAdvance Viral kit is optimal for extracting from a variety of challenging sample inputs.

  • Produces high-integrity viral RNA for use with PCR-based applications for infectious disease and pathogen research
  • Performance Limit of Detection (LoD) demonstrated at 1 copy/uL for viral RNA
  • Automation-ready, viral extraction quickly adapted to liquid handling platforms

Technical Documents:

RNAdvance Viral XP is listed as an extraction method for use with the Centers for Disease Control’s EUA-authorized COVID-19 test referenced in FDA’s FAQ on testing for SARS-CoV-2. Other than this designation, RNAdvance Viral XP is for research use, and not intended for diagnostic purposes.

 

Resources + Tools
Automated Workflow Request Quote Customer Interview Testimonial Liquid Handlers Application Note
RNAdvance Viral reagent kit isolates RNA from Saliva and Swab Transport Media

Explore Viral Models

RNAdvance Viral Workflow Steps

RNA Isolation from Viral Samples Workflow with RNAdvance Viral XP

RNAdvance Viral Product Features

Overview
RNAdvance Viral XP isolates RNA from Universal Transport Media. RNAdvance Viral isolates RNA from Saliva and Swab Transport Media.

High-Quality RNA
The RNAdvance Viral XP and RNAdvance Viral isolation kits purify intact RNA suitable for downstream PCR-based applications. Limit of Detection (LoD) of 1 copy/µL for viral RNA.

Flexible and Scalable
Combining RNAdvance Viral chemistry with automation offers a high-throughput processing solution requiring minimal hands-on-time.

RNAdvance Viral Product Specifications

Application Uses Research Use, RNA Isolation, RNA Extraction, Nucleic Acid Sample Prep, PCR
Format Liquid
Starting Sample Material Saliva and Swab in Universal Transport Media
Automated Available Yes
Item Specifications Referenced C63510

Product Launch Video: RNAdvance Viral XP Reagent Kit

Content and Resources

Miami Cancer Institute Conducted Virology Research Using RNAdvance Viral In this customer spotlight Beckman Coulter Life Sciences had the honor of interviewing Weiming Shen, MS, ASCPCM, Manager of the Genomics Laboratory Service at Miami Cancer Institute, to discuss her team’s progress with virology research.
The Story Behind Warsaw Genomics’ Automated RNAdvance Viral Extraction Workflow In this customer spotlight we interviewed Dr. Monika Kolanowska, Scientist and Laboratory Team Leader at Warsaw Genomics, to discuss the collaboration with Beckman Coulter and how they overcame the challenges associated with the accelerated scale-up.
OEM Reagent Kits Flyer: By partnering with us as an OEM supplier to develop your genomic assays, you’re committing to a solution that you and your customers can rely on.
Biomek i5 Nucleic Acid Extraction Solution – Viral Nucleic Acid Flyer and Method Overview: This method performs extraction of nucleic acid from nasopharyngeal (NP) or oropharyngeal (OP) swabs in transport media, and saliva in a 96-well plate format.
Optimize Sample Purification with the Biomek i5 Nucleic Acid Solution Flyer: The Biomek i5 Nucleic Acid Solution combines industry leading automation technology and proprietary SPRI-based chemistry to deliver optimized purification methods for a variety of sample types.

Technical Documents