SARS-CoV-2

Standardize your SARS-CoV-2 RNA extraction method

Achieve faster, more consistent purification of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA from your samples with Applied Biosystems viral RNA extraction kits. Our kits allow you to efficiently extract viral RNA from sources with a low abundance of nucleic acid. Purified viral RNA is compatible with most downstream assays, including RT-PCR, RT-qPCR, and NGS.

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Viral RNA extraction kits optimized for SARS-CoV-2

MagMAX magnetic bead-based kits offer flexible, highly efficient methods for purifying nucleic acids. The following products are specifically recommended for SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA extraction.

 MagMAX Microbiome Ultra Nucleic Acid Isolation Kits

  MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation Kit
MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation Kit (MVP I)MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation Kit MagMAX Bulk Reagents for Viral RNA extraction
  MagMAX Bulk Reagents for Viral RNA extraction product image
MagMAX Prime Viral/Pathogen NA Isolation kit  Viral/Pathogen NA Isolation Kit
Sample typesStool, swabs, transport media, culture media, urine, saliva, and soilUniversal viral transport media (VTM), bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and other respiratory research samples, urine, whole blood, and salivaSwabs in transport media (respiratory), saliva, urine
Best forSolid samples and wastewaterLarge sample volumesHighly customized protocolsRunning various sample types on a single plate
Cat. No.A42357 (100 preps), with bead plate
A42358 (100 preps), with bead plate
A48310 (up to 2,000 preps/kit)
A42352 (up to 200 preps/kit)
A42359 (binding solution)
A42360 (wash solution)
A42362 (binding beads)
A42363 (proteinase K)
A42364 (elution buffer)
A58145 (up to 600 preps/kit)
A58147 (binding beats)
A58148 (elution buffer)
A58149 (wash I solution)
A58150 (binding solution)
A58151 (proteinase K)
A58152 (proteinase K dye)

  Application Note: Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in fecal samples and wastewater
 

Instruments for SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA extraction

KingFisher magnetic bead processing instruments are ideal for automating viral RNA extraction protocols. Experience consistent extraction and purification of viral RNA from 6–96 samples in parallel with KingFisher automated sample purification systems

Microplates and tip combs for KingFisher magnetic processing instruments

Thermo Scientific KingFisher plastics are ideal for magnetic particle processing due to their low binding affinity for biomolecules. Both the yield and the quality of the isolated RNA are significantly improved with special Thermo Scientific KingFisher plates and tips.

KingFisher Flex 96 deep-well plates—50 to 1,000 µL

Catalog # Name Size Price (USD) Qty
95040450 KingFisher 96 deep-well plate, v-bottom, polypropylene (for Duo Prime, Flex and Presto) Case of 50
337.65

Online Exclusive

420.00
Save 82.35 (20%)
95040460 KingFisher 96 deep-well plate, sterile (for Duo Prime, Flex and Presto) Case of 50
461.65

Online Exclusive

504.00
Save 42.35 (8%)
97002534 KingFisher 96 tip comb for deep-well magnets, 10 x 10 pcs/box (for Flex and Presto) Case of 100
695.65

Online Exclusive

830.00
Save 134.35 (16%)
97002514 KingFisher 96 tip comb for KingFisher PCR magnets, 80 pcs (for Flex only) Case of 80
480.65

Online Exclusive

524.00
Save 43.35 (8%)
97002820 KingFisher 96 deep-well tip comb and plate, sterile (for Flex and Presto) Case of 50
863.65

Online Exclusive

948.00
Save 84.35 (9%)

KingFisher Flex 24 deep-well plates—200 to 5,000 µL

Catalog # Name Size Price (USD) Qty
95040470 KingFisher 24 deep-well plate (for Duo Prime, Flex and Presto) Case of 50
317.65

Online Exclusive

373.00
Save 55.35 (15%)
95040480 KingFisher 24 deep-well plate, sterile, 50 pcs (for Duo Prime, Flex and Presto) Case of 50
414.65

Online Exclusive

463.00
Save 48.35 (10%)
97002610 KingFisher 24 deep-well tip comb and plate (for Flex and Presto) Case of 50
899.65

Online Exclusive

1,098.00
Save 198.35 (18%)
97002620 KingFisher 24 deep-well, tip comb and plate, sterile (for Flex and Presto) Case of 50
1,040.65

Online Exclusive

1,196.00
Save 155.35 (13%)

How to use MagMAX kits and Kingfisher instruments for SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA extraction

See how-to videos to learn how to use the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation kits with KingFisher Instruments and saliva collection devices.

How to use the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Kit with the KingFisher Flex Purification System

Watch how to extract RNA for SARS-CoV-2 research and testing using the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation kit with the KingFisher Flex Purification System for high-throughput nucleic acid isolation.
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    How to use the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Kit with the KingFisher Duo Prime Purification System

    Watch how to extract RNA for SARS-CoV-2 research and testing using the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation kit with the KingFisher Duo Prime Purification System for medium-throughput nucleic acid isolation.
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      How to use the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Kit using the manual extraction protocol for SARS-CoV-2 sample preparation

      Watch how to extract RNA for SARS-CoV-2 research and testing using the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen kit using the manual extraction protocol for SARS-CoV-2 sample preparation.

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        How to use a Spectrum DNA SDNA-1000 saliva collection kit

        Watch this video to learn techniques on how to collect saliva effectively for nucleic acid isolation using the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation kit.

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          How to use a DNA Genotek OMNIgene ORAL (OM-505) collection kit

          Watch this video to learn techniques on how to collect saliva effectively for nucleic acid isolation using the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation kit.

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            How to use a 50 mL conical tube for saliva collection

            Watch this video to learn techniques on how to collect saliva effectively for nucleic acid isolation using the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation kit.

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              How to use a GeneFIX Saliva DNA/RNA collection device

              Watch this video to learn techniques on how to collect saliva effectively for nucleic acid isolation using the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation Kit.

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                Kingfisher protocol files for SARS-CoV-2 testing

                KingFisher Flex protocols for viral RNA extraction

                The following protocols can be used for either the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Kit (MVP I) and MagMAX Viral/Pathogen II Kit (MVP II) for SARS-CoV-2 testing, which supports sample input volume reduction of 400 μL to 200 μL, and reduction from 3 wash steps to 2 wash steps. Protocols can be downloaded for the KingFisher Flex 96 Deep-well Head (5400630).

                Protocol typeStandard wash (3 wash steps)Reduced wash (2 wash steps)
                200 μL scriptMVP_Flex_200ul.bdzMVP_2Wash_200_Flex.bdz
                400 μL scriptMVP_Flex_400ul.bdzMVP_2Wash_400_Flex.bdz

                 

                KingFisher Flex protocol for extraction of viral RNA from saliva

                The following protocol can be used for either the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Kit (MVP I) and MagMAX Viral/Pathogen II Kit (MVPII) for SARS-CoV-2 testing, which supports the isolation of viral nucleic acid from 200 µL of saliva (raw or preserved).

                Nucleic acidSample typeKit nameSKUFormatSoftware protocol
                RNASalivaMagMAX Viral/Pathogen Kit (MVP I)
                A48310
                A42352
                up to 2,000 preps
                up to 200 preps
                MagMAX Viral/Pathogen RNA Saliva
                 Flex

                 

                Viral RNA extraction kits optimized for SARS-CoV-2

                MagMAX magnetic bead-based kits offer flexible, highly efficient methods for purifying nucleic acids. The following products are specifically recommended for SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA extraction.

                 MagMAX Microbiome Ultra Nucleic Acid Isolation Kits

                  MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation Kit
                MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation Kit (MVP I)MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation Kit MagMAX Bulk Reagents for Viral RNA extraction
                  MagMAX Bulk Reagents for Viral RNA extraction product image
                MagMAX Prime Viral/Pathogen NA Isolation kit  Viral/Pathogen NA Isolation Kit
                Sample typesStool, swabs, transport media, culture media, urine, saliva, and soilUniversal viral transport media (VTM), bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and other respiratory research samples, urine, whole blood, and salivaSwabs in transport media (respiratory), saliva, urine
                Best forSolid samples and wastewaterLarge sample volumesHighly customized protocolsRunning various sample types on a single plate
                Cat. No.A42357 (100 preps), with bead plate
                A42358 (100 preps), with bead plate
                A48310 (up to 2,000 preps/kit)
                A42352 (up to 200 preps/kit)
                A42359 (binding solution)
                A42360 (wash solution)
                A42362 (binding beads)
                A42363 (proteinase K)
                A42364 (elution buffer)
                A58145 (up to 600 preps/kit)
                A58147 (binding beats)
                A58148 (elution buffer)
                A58149 (wash I solution)
                A58150 (binding solution)
                A58151 (proteinase K)
                A58152 (proteinase K dye)

                  Application Note: Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in fecal samples and wastewater
                 

                Instruments for SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA extraction

                KingFisher magnetic bead processing instruments are ideal for automating viral RNA extraction protocols. Experience consistent extraction and purification of viral RNA from 6–96 samples in parallel with KingFisher automated sample purification systems

                Microplates and tip combs for KingFisher magnetic processing instruments

                Thermo Scientific KingFisher plastics are ideal for magnetic particle processing due to their low binding affinity for biomolecules. Both the yield and the quality of the isolated RNA are significantly improved with special Thermo Scientific KingFisher plates and tips.

                KingFisher Flex 96 deep-well plates—50 to 1,000 µL

                Catalog # Name Size Price (USD) Qty
                95040450 KingFisher 96 deep-well plate, v-bottom, polypropylene (for Duo Prime, Flex and Presto) Case of 50
                337.65

                Online Exclusive

                420.00
                Save 82.35 (20%)
                95040460 KingFisher 96 deep-well plate, sterile (for Duo Prime, Flex and Presto) Case of 50
                461.65

                Online Exclusive

                504.00
                Save 42.35 (8%)
                97002534 KingFisher 96 tip comb for deep-well magnets, 10 x 10 pcs/box (for Flex and Presto) Case of 100
                695.65

                Online Exclusive

                830.00
                Save 134.35 (16%)
                97002514 KingFisher 96 tip comb for KingFisher PCR magnets, 80 pcs (for Flex only) Case of 80
                480.65

                Online Exclusive

                524.00
                Save 43.35 (8%)
                97002820 KingFisher 96 deep-well tip comb and plate, sterile (for Flex and Presto) Case of 50
                863.65

                Online Exclusive

                948.00
                Save 84.35 (9%)

                KingFisher Flex 24 deep-well plates—200 to 5,000 µL

                Catalog # Name Size Price (USD) Qty
                95040470 KingFisher 24 deep-well plate (for Duo Prime, Flex and Presto) Case of 50
                317.65

                Online Exclusive

                373.00
                Save 55.35 (15%)
                95040480 KingFisher 24 deep-well plate, sterile, 50 pcs (for Duo Prime, Flex and Presto) Case of 50
                414.65

                Online Exclusive

                463.00
                Save 48.35 (10%)
                97002610 KingFisher 24 deep-well tip comb and plate (for Flex and Presto) Case of 50
                899.65

                Online Exclusive

                1,098.00
                Save 198.35 (18%)
                97002620 KingFisher 24 deep-well, tip comb and plate, sterile (for Flex and Presto) Case of 50
                1,040.65

                Online Exclusive

                1,196.00
                Save 155.35 (13%)

                How to use MagMAX kits and Kingfisher instruments for SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA extraction

                See how-to videos to learn how to use the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation kits with KingFisher Instruments and saliva collection devices.

                How to use the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Kit with the KingFisher Flex Purification System

                Watch how to extract RNA for SARS-CoV-2 research and testing using the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation kit with the KingFisher Flex Purification System for high-throughput nucleic acid isolation.
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                  How to use the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Kit with the KingFisher Duo Prime Purification System

                  Watch how to extract RNA for SARS-CoV-2 research and testing using the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation kit with the KingFisher Duo Prime Purification System for medium-throughput nucleic acid isolation.
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                    How to use the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Kit using the manual extraction protocol for SARS-CoV-2 sample preparation

                    Watch how to extract RNA for SARS-CoV-2 research and testing using the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen kit using the manual extraction protocol for SARS-CoV-2 sample preparation.

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                      How to use a Spectrum DNA SDNA-1000 saliva collection kit

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                        How to use a DNA Genotek OMNIgene ORAL (OM-505) collection kit

                        Watch this video to learn techniques on how to collect saliva effectively for nucleic acid isolation using the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation kit.

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                          How to use a 50 mL conical tube for saliva collection

                          Watch this video to learn techniques on how to collect saliva effectively for nucleic acid isolation using the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Nucleic Acid Isolation kit.

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                            How to use a GeneFIX Saliva DNA/RNA collection device

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                              Kingfisher protocol files for SARS-CoV-2 testing

                              KingFisher Flex protocols for viral RNA extraction

                              The following protocols can be used for either the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Kit (MVP I) and MagMAX Viral/Pathogen II Kit (MVP II) for SARS-CoV-2 testing, which supports sample input volume reduction of 400 μL to 200 μL, and reduction from 3 wash steps to 2 wash steps. Protocols can be downloaded for the KingFisher Flex 96 Deep-well Head (5400630).

                              Protocol typeStandard wash (3 wash steps)Reduced wash (2 wash steps)
                              200 μL scriptMVP_Flex_200ul.bdzMVP_2Wash_200_Flex.bdz
                              400 μL scriptMVP_Flex_400ul.bdzMVP_2Wash_400_Flex.bdz

                               

                              KingFisher Flex protocol for extraction of viral RNA from saliva

                              The following protocol can be used for either the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen Kit (MVP I) and MagMAX Viral/Pathogen II Kit (MVPII) for SARS-CoV-2 testing, which supports the isolation of viral nucleic acid from 200 µL of saliva (raw or preserved).

                              Nucleic acidSample typeKit nameSKUFormatSoftware protocol
                              RNASalivaMagMAX Viral/Pathogen Kit (MVP I)
                              A48310
                              A42352
                              up to 2,000 preps
                              up to 200 preps
                              MagMAX Viral/Pathogen RNA Saliva
                               Flex

                               


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