These kits provide a rapid method for the isolation and purification of total leukocyte (white blood cell) RNA from mammalian blood samples. These kits are supplied with an RBC (red blood cell) Lysis Buffer for selective removal of red blood cells and fractionation of leukocytes by centrifugation. Isolation of leukocyte RNA results in improved expression profiling and other downstream applications by removing the masking effects of some RNAs which are very abundant in whole blood, such as globin mRNAs. These kits are able to isolate total leukocyte RNA, including both large mRNA and all small RNA species containing microRNA (miRNA) and small silencing RNA (siRNA). The purified RNA is of the highest quality and can be used in a number of downstream applications.
Leukocyte RNA Purification Kit (Spin Column)
This kit provides a rapid method for the isolation and purification of total leukocyte RNA from mammalian blood samples in 40 minutes. Allowable blood input ranges from 10 μL to 2 mL or 3 x 106 Leukocytes
Leukocyte RNA Purification Plus Kit (Plus)
Norgen’s Leukocyte RNA Purification Plus Kit provides a rapid method for the isolation and purification of total leukocyte (white blood cell) RNA from up to 3 mL of mammalian blood samples. Complete 10 purifications in as little as 40 minutes.
Leukocyte RNA Purification 96-Well Kit (High Throughput)
Purification is based on 96-well column chromatography using Norgen’s proprietary resin as the separation matrix. Purification can be performed using either a vacuum manifold or centrifugation. Norgen’s kit allows for the isolation of total leukocyte RNA, including all small RNA species. The purified RNA is of the highest quality and can be used in a number of downstream applications including real time PCR, reverse transcription PCR, northern blotting, RNase protection and primer extension, and expression array assays. Allowable blood input ranges from 10 μL to 1 mL or 1.5 x 106 Leukocytes.
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| Kit Specifications | |
| Maximum Column Binding Capacity | Up to 50 μg RNA |
| Maximum Loading Volume | 650 μL |
| Size of RNA Purified | All sizes, including small RNA <200 nt |
| Minimum Blood Input | 10 μL |
| Maximum Blood Input | 2 mL or 3 x 106 leukocytes |
| Time to Complete 10 Purifications | 40 minutes |
| Input Type | Blood from Human, Hamster, Mouse, Rabbit, and Rat |
| Average Yield Human Blood (500 μL) Hamster Blood (100 μL) | 1.5 μg 2.5 μg |
Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All solutions should be kept tightly sealed and stored at room temperature. This kit is stable for 2 years after the date of shipment. The RBC Lysis Buffer should be stored at 4°C upon arrival.
| Component | Cat. 21200 (50 preps) | Cat. 21250 (50 preps) | Cat. 37800 (2 x 96 preps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Lysis Buffer | 2 x 100 mL | 2 x 1 L | 2 x 90 mL |
| Buffer RL | 30 mL | 30 mL | – |
| Binding Solution | – | – | 2 x 40 mL |
| Wash Solution A | 38 mL | 38 mL | – |
| Wash Solution | – | – | 2 x 30 mL |
| Elution Solution A | 6 mL | 6 mL | – |
| Elution Solution | – | – | 2 x 20 mL |
| Enzyme Incubation Buffer | – | 6 mL | 1 |
| DNase I | – | 1 Vial | – |
| Mini Spin Columns | 50 | – | – |
| Lysate Homogenization Column | – | 50 | – |
| Single Cell RNA Column | – | 50 | – |
| RBC Lysis 96-Well Plate | – | – | 2 |
| 96-Well Filter Plate | – | – | 2 |
| Adhesive Tape | – | – | 4 |
| Collection Tubes | 50 | 100 | – |
| 96-Well Collection Plate | – | – | 2 |
| Elution Tubes (1.7 mL) | 50 | 50 | – |
| 96-Well Elution Plate | – | – | 2 |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Norovirus is a single-stranded, non-enveloped RNA virus belonging to the Caliciviridae family. Norovirus is considered the major causative agent of non-bacterial gastroenteritis in the world. The main channel of transmittance is via contaminated food or water, as well as human-to-human contact. Most Noroviruses infecting humans belong to genogroup I and II (particularly genotype 4). Norovirus is very stable in the environment and is resistant to some surface disinfectants such as alcohols and detergents. Moreover, it is very difficult to culture Norovirus in vitro, making its identification by standard microbiological assays challenging.
NoV TaqMan RT-PCR Kit, 100 reactions
NoV TaqMan RT-PCR Probe/Primer Set and Controls, 100 reactions
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Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All kit components can be stored for 1 year after the date of production without showing any reduction in performance.
All kit components should be stored at -20°C upon arrival. Repeated thawing and freezing (> 2 x) of the Master Mix and Positive Control should be avoided, as this may affect the performance of the assay. If the reagents are to be used only intermittently, they should be frozen in aliquots.
| Component | Cat. TM41450 (100 preps) | Cat. TM41410 (100 preps) |
|---|---|---|
| MDx TaqMan 2X PCR Master Mix | 2 x 700 μL | – |
| NoV Primer & Probe Mix | 280 μL | 280 μL |
| NoV Positive Control | 150 μL | 150 μL |
| Nuclease-Free Water (Negative Control) | 1.25 mL | 1.25 mL |
| Product Insert | 1 | 1 |
