EZ1 Adv. XL RNA Card

Designed for use with the EZ1 Advanced XL workstation from QIAGEN, this protocol card inserts into the instrument's card slot to drive automated purification of total RNA from human and animal cells and tissues such as liver, spleen, and kidney. The card works in combination with prefilled, foil-sealed reagent cartridges that remain sealed until the instrument door is closed and the protocol run is started, reducing the risk of contamination during setup.

When combined with the appropriate QIAGEN RNA kit, the system processes 1–14 samples per run in less than 20 minutes using magnetic-particle technology that combines the speed and efficiency of silica-based RNA purification with the convenient handling of magnetic particles. All processing steps are performed by the workstation, from piercing the reagent cartridges to elution of pure nucleic acids, which are collected in 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes at a concentration suited to downstream applications. Bar code reading enables complete tracking of samples and reagents throughout the entire purification process.

The card is intended for molecular biology applications and is used with EZ1 or EZ2 Connect instruments from QIAGEN.