QIAamp Viral RNA Mini Kit, 250RXN

General description:
QIAamp Viral RNA Mini Kits provide the fastest and easiest way to purify viral RNA for reliable use in amplification technologies. Viral RNA can be purified from plasma (treated with anticoagulants other than heparin), serum and other cell-free body fluids.
The QIAamp Viral RNA Mini Kit is intended for molecular biology applications. This product is not intended for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease.

Technical specifications:
Format: Spin columns
Technology: Silica technology
Applications: PCR, qPCR, real-time PCR
Kit size: 250 reactions
Time per run or per prep: 20-40 mins
Specimen type: Plasma and serum, CSF, urine, other cell-free body fluids, cell-culture supernatants
Sample volume: 140 µl

Manufacturer product reference: QIAGEN, 52906

Items supplied with:
·QIAamp Mini Spin Columns, 250
·Collection Tubes (2mL), 750
·Buffer AVL, 5 x 31mL
·Buffer AW1 (concentrate), 98mL
·Buffer AW2 (concentrate), 66mL
·Buffer AVE, 10 x 2mL
·Carrier RNA (poly A), 5 x 310µg

Items required, but not supplied:
Other Important Items:
-For vacuum protocols:
·· QIAvac 24 Plus vacuum manifold or equivalent
·· VacConnectors
·· Vacuum Regulator for easy monitoring of vacuum pressures and easy releasing of vacuum
·· Vacuum Pump or equivalent pump capable of producing a vacuum of –800 to –900 mbar
Other important Items:
Sterile, RNase-free pipette tips (pipette tips with aerosol barriers for preventing cross contamination are recommended)
·Microcentrifuge (with rotor for 1.5 ml and 2 ml tubes)
For vacuum protocols:
General Lab items:
·Ethanol (96–100%)
·1.5 ml microcentrifuge tubes

Shelf life:
20 months upon manufacturing.

Weight & volume:
Estimated weight: 3.000 kg
Estimated volume: 17.820 dm3

Storage & transportation condition:
Must be stored and shipped at 15 – 25 °C.

Packaging & labelling:
Primary packaging: All contents of QIAamp Viral RNA Mini Kit for 250 reactions
Secondary packaging: One kit QIAamp Viral RNA Mini Kit, 250 reactions