Name: Magbio HighPrep Viral RNA Kit KingFisher
SKU: KFV-R0
Availability: InStock

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<h2>What are Magnetic Bead Viral RNA Extraction Kits?</h2>
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Magnetic bead viral RNA extraction kits purify viral RNA from cell-free biological matrices - plasma, serum, nasopharyngeal swabs, urine, saliva, blood, and cell culture supernatant - by binding viral nucleic acids to paramagnetic silica-coated beads during chaotropic lysis. A magnetic field captures bead-RNA complexes during wash steps, eliminating centrifugation, and purified viral RNA elutes in 20-50 ul of RNase-free water or elution buffer suitable for direct use in RT-qPCR, RT-LAMP, and next-generation sequencing. The 96-well plate format processes all samples in a single run on a compatible liquid-handling robot, making this the standard choice for surveillance programs, diagnostic batch processing, and clinical biobank workflows. Choose a magnetic bead viral RNA kit when daily sample volumes exceed 24 extractions per session, when automation infrastructure is available, or when viral loads are low and maximum sensitivity from a small elution volume is required.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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<li>Magbio HighPrep Viral RNA Kit KingFisher for seamless, automated viral RNA extraction using specialized superparamagnetic bead technology.</li>
<li>KingFisher-compatible magnetic bead workflows designed for high-throughput pathogen processing.</li>
<li>Automation-ready viral RNA purification solutions that reduce manual handling and improve laboratory efficiency.</li>
<li>Magnetic bead-based extraction systems for reliable recovery of viral nucleic acids from diverse sample types.</li>
<li>High-quality viral RNA isolation products suitable for RT-PCR, qPCR, sequencing, and molecular diagnostics applications.</li>
<li>Scalable pathogen extraction kits optimized for routine testing, surveillance, and research workflows.</li>
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<h2>How to Choose a Magnetic Bead Viral RNA Extraction Kit</h2>
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Automation Platform Compatibility
Confirm the kit provides validated automation scripts for your instrument before purchase. Zymo Research Quick-DNA/RNA Viral MagBead kits support Tecan Fluent, Hamilton STAR, and Beckman Biomek; Thermo Fisher MagMAX Viral/Pathogen kits are validated on the KingFisher Flex and Duo systems. Generic bead kits without platform-specific scripts require in-house protocol development that adds weeks of validation time.
RNA-Only vs. DNA/RNA Co-Extraction
For pan-pathogen surveillance panels covering both RNA viruses (influenza, SARS-CoV-2, RSV) and DNA viruses (EBV, CMV, adenovirus, HPV), select a kit explicitly validated for DNA/RNA co-extraction. RNA-only kits use binding conditions that discriminate against dsDNA and will underperform on DNA viral targets.
Sample Input Volume and Matrix
Standard magnetic bead viral RNA kits support 100-200 ul of plasma, serum, or swab eluate per well. For low-viral-load samples where concentrating a larger starting volume is critical, verify the kit protocol for 500 ul input per well and confirm bead volume scales proportionally. Samples stabilized in Zymo DNA/RNA Shield can be directly loaded without an additional inactivation step.
Elution Volume
A 20-50 ul elution concentrates viral RNA from a standard 200 ul input by 4-10-fold relative to the original matrix, improving RT-qPCR sensitivity by 0.5-1.5 Ct. For sequencing applications, a 50-100 ul elution recovers more total RNA mass, which is more important than concentration for library input requirements.
Carrier RNA
Confirm the kit includes carrier RNA in the lysis buffer for low-titer specimens. For samples with expected viral copies &lt; 1x10^3/ml, carrier RNA supplementation is not optional - it is the difference between detectable and non-detectable results.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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Performance benchmarks: &gt;=70% RNA recovery measured by spike-in controls, eluate A260/A280 &gt;= 1.7, and Ct within 2 cycles of reference extraction. Magnetic bead-based extraction has been benchmarked against the QIAGEN QIAcube commercial platform and shown comparable RT-qPCR sensitivity for SARS-CoV-2 N-gene and E-gene targets, as reported in published peer-reviewed diagnostic studies. Zymo Research Quick-DNA/RNA Viral MagBead kits (R2140-E, R2141-E) hold Emergency Use Authorization and CE-IVD designation for diagnostic use, and are used in SARS-CoV-2 clinical workflows. Store extracted viral RNA at -70C to -80C; pre-extraction sample stabilization with DNA/RNA Shield enables ambient-temperature transport for up to 30 days without loss of RNA integrity.
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MBP's specialist team can help match kit chemistry, format, and throughput to your sample type and downstream application.&nbsp;<a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">Contact the MBP team</a> for personalized guidance.
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HighPrep Viral RNA Kit (KF Format)

Product Fact Sheet - HighPrep Viral RNA Kit

Magbio HighPrep Viral RNA Kit KingFisher

The HighPrep Viral RNA Kit KingFisher Format by MagBio Genomics extracts viral RNA from 200 µL of nasopharyngeal swabs, whole blood, serum, plasma, and saliva in 23 minutes on KingFisher™ Flex (MVP_2Wash_200_Flex program). No organic solvents required. Optimized for SARS-CoV-2 RNA isolation. Compatible with RT-qPCR, PCR, NGS, and viral load monitoring workflows. Available in 96-prep (KFV-R96) and 2000-prep (KFV-R2000) sizes.

Magbio HighPrep Viral RNA Kit KingFisher

SKU : KFV-R0