RNA purification kits for total, messenger, and small RNA across every sample type
When you need to isolate total RNA, mRNA, microRNA, small RNAs, or specific RNA species from cells, tissue, biofluids, FFPE, or environmental samples, this section covers the chemistry. Phenol-chloroform, silica-column, and magnetic-bead each have specific strengths.
Pick by RNA species and sample.
- RNA species. Total RNA, polyadenylated mRNA, microRNA, small RNA all need different chemistries. Small-RNA capture requires column or beads that retain fragments under 200 nt.
- Sample type. Fresh-frozen cells versus FFPE versus biofluid versus low-input single-cell each have dedicated protocols.
- DNA carryover. DNase treatment may be required for RT-PCR; not for some sequencing prep.
- Yield versus purity. Column-based cleaner. Bead-based scales to automation.
- Stabilisation. RNAlater or equivalent for field collection.
Norgen Biotek leads in biofluid and microRNA-inclusive purification. Meridian (Bioline) covers high-throughput total RNA. BioChain Institute supplies tissue-specific RNA.