LABTips: RNA Extraction and Purification for COVID-19 Testing

 LABTips: RNA Extraction and Purification for COVID-19 Testing

RNA extraction and purification is a crucial step in RT-PCR testing for COVID-19. Isolating any viral RNA that may be present in a patient sample is more than just a routine task — the efficiency of the extraction method can impact whether enough viral RNA will be available to be amplified and detected.

Properly following RNA extraction protocols and utilizing appropriate extraction methods can help reduce the risk of false negative results. Knowing the factors that contribute to successful RNA purification and PCR analysis will also help you balance sensitivity needs with throughput needs, ultimately providing patients with the fast and accurate results they need to make important health and safety decisions.

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