Zymo Research announced on November 11th the launch of a new kit for isolation of total RNA from water samples without need of filters or concentration steps.
The Zymo Environ Water RNA Kit simplifies water studies (e.g. COVID-19 wastewater surveillance) by increasing viral enrichment, inactivating pathogens, and improving limits of detection.
The kit includes a first step of viral enrichment (optional) with Water Concentrating Buffer (WCB). The use of WCB promotes the pelleting of viral capsids and protein-associated RNA, increasing RNA yields by more than 8-fold.
Type of samples: Water, wastewater, sludge, sewage, biofilms, etc.
Highlights
- Viral enrichment without need of filters or concentration steps- Enrich total RNA from large volumes (≤ 5 ml) into small sample pellets
- Inactivation of pathogens (e.g. bacteria, fungi and virus including SARS-CoV-2)
- Remove PCR inhibitors and elute concentrated RNA in ≥ 6µl
- Downstream applications: RT-qPCR, RT-ddPCR, NGS
This product can be purchase as a complete kit or just the Water Concentrating Buffer.
For more information about Zymo Research’s Zymo Environ water RNA kit, please visit our website or contact us via email at support@nordicbiosite.com.