Does carrier RNA have to be added using the QIAsymphony Virus Blood 200 Protocol?

QIAsymphony DNA Kits enable automated purification of DNA from a broad range of sample types on the QIAsymphony SP with sample volumes of up to 1 ml. Genomic DNA can be purified from human whole blood, buffy coat, human and animal tissues, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue (FFPE), cultured cells, and bacterial cultures. The QIAsymphony DNA Mini Kit also enables purification of viral nucleic acids from human whole blood. Optimized protocols provide high yields of pure DNA, and flexible elution volumes allow DNA concentration to be easily optimized for each downstream application. Novel, prefilled reagent cartridges reduce setup time and minimize manual handling. Bar code reading enables full tracking of reagents.

The QIAsymphony SP is a versatile nucleic acid purification instrument providing high-quality nucleic acids compatible with with most common downstream assay technologies, such as real-time PCR, digital PCR, and next generation sequencing (NGS). The large range of a dedicated QIAsymphony kits enables optimized purification of genomic DNA, cell-free circulating DNA, RNA, bacterial and viral nucleic acids from a wide range of starting materials. The QIAsymphony AS extends the capabilities of the QIAsymphony SP by integrating automated PCR assay setup, which, in combination with the Rotor-Gene Q and QIAGEN real-time and end-point PCR kits, enables you to optimize your PCR workflow and maximize your efficiency. Interested in benchtop instruments for automated extraction of DNA or RNA instead? Compare all of our lab automation instruments in our Instrument Selection Table.  Want to modernize your IVD extraction workflow? Then it’s time to take a look at QIAsymphony Connect, the next generation of QIAsymphony automation. Built on the trusted performance of the classic QIAsymphony platform, QIAsymphony Connect introduces new capabilities for modern molecular testing labs, including built-in sample traceability, guided workflows and digital connectivity. Learn more or secure your place with a preorder today. Shipments are expected to begin after July 2026.