Several research groups worldwide are screening wastewater to identify, quantify and analyse SARS-CoV-2. Analysis of wastewater -used water that goes through the drainage system to a treatment facility- is one way that researchers can track infectious diseases that are excreted in urine or faeces and predict Covid-19 outbreaks. Nordic BioSite offers several tools for SARS-CoV-2 screening in the wastewater: from sample collection to analysis.
Sample Collection
Inactivate SARS-Cov-2 while preserving your DNA and RNA at room temperature. Automation and DNA and/or RNA purification kit compatible.
RNA extraction
Total RNA Purification Kits including Stool and Soil kits
Extract high quality & purity total RNA (including miRNA) without phenol. From a wide variety of specimens (feces, soil, etc). Eliminates PCR inhibitors including humic acids. Suitable for downstream applications including qRT-PCR and NGS.
Spin-column and 96-well plate formats available.
Automated platforms: TECAN, Hamilton, KingFisher and Qiacube
Quick-RNA Fecal/Soil Microbe Microprep kit
Purifies total RNA (including small RNAs) from various samples in a simple, reliable, and rapid manner. Inhibitor removal and small elution volumes. Suitable for downstream applications including qRT-PCR and NGS. Spin-column format.
High-throughput, magnetic bead-based isolation of total RNA (including miRNAs). DNA/RNA Shield included. Suitable for sensitive downstream applications such as qRT-PCR and NGS.
96-well plate format available.
Automated platforms: TECAN, Hamilton, KingFisher
RT-PCR analysis
COVID-19 detection based on the assays and protocols developed by the CDC. The kit includes ready-to-use 2X One-Step RT-PCR Master Mix and a positive control (2019-nCoV RT-PCR Positive Control) which contains 2 nCoV nucleocapsid target gene RNA (N1,N2) and RNase P (internal control)
Inhibitor-Tolerant RT-qPCR Mix
Extraction-free assays from sputum, saliva and stool
Mix for multiplex assays on a broad range of sample types
The kit targets 3 different regions of the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid (N) gene and a host-specific target region (human RNase P gene). It contains a ready-to-use master mix, a positive control (viral and human RNA), and is compatible with high-throughput workflows. CE-IVD certified
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