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Nucleic acid extraction kits Scientex, along with its partner RBC Bioscience, presents various high-quality
15 and 50 mL conical tubes The Eppendorf Conical Tubes 15 and 50
ISO-accredited and TGA-approved nucleic acid extraction kits for easy purification. The Genomic DNA Whole Blood Kit is suitable for purification of total DNA - including genomic, mitochondrial and viral DNA - from whole blood, plasma and serum.
mL extend the volume range of Eppendorf’s
The Cultured Cells DNA Kit provides extractions for up to 5x106 cultured cells.
microcentrifuge tubes from 0.5 to 50 mL.
Downstream applications include PCR, restriction enzyme digestions and southern
The tubes feature screw caps that pro-
blotting.
vide optimal sealing properties. With their
When using the Viral Nucleic Acid Extraction Kit, all consumables are pretreated
grooved and multisurface side contour,
and DNAse/RNAse-free to eliminate contamination issues. The product is suitable
they ensure a secure, slip-free grip. The
for HBV, HCV, HIV and influenza viruses.
optimised handling features further facilitate safe opening and closing of the tubes via convenient one-handed operation. The tubes are further characterised by an expanded purity grade: sterile and
The Genomic DNA Plant Kit for purified genomic DNA uses up to 100 mg of fresh tissue. Downstream applications include PCR, southern blotting and RADP/AFLP. The Genomic DNA Bacterial Kit is designed to extract DNA from both Grampositive and Gram-negative bacteria. Downstream applications include PCR, rtPCR, restriction enzyme digestion and southern blotting.
pyrogen-free, they are also free from
The Total RNA Whole Blood Kit offers purification from 0.4 mL of human whole
DNases and RNases as well as human
blood. The product provides high-quality DNA-free total RNA, with high-sensitivity
and bacterial DNA. These features make
results suitable for downstream applications such as qRT-PCR.
them suited to cell biology applications in
Manual kits assists users with low-usage applications. Two main technologies
a sterile environment as well as laboratory
are used - Silica Spin Kits for fast mini-preps and Ion Exchange Columns for high
protocols in the fields of microbiology and
yield of plasmids.
molecular biology, which rely on freedom from contamination with DNA. A high level of manufacturing precision and robustness ensure smooth performance of the tubes in laboratory instruments such as centrifuges or thermomixers. Eppendorf South Pacific Pty Ltd
The MagCore Automated Nucleic Acid Extractor utilises magnetic bead-based reagent cartridges for extractions including clinical molecular diagnosis, human identity testing, forensics and biomedical research. Also available is the Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction System for unattended operation. Scientex Pty Ltd www.scientex.com.au
www.eppendorf.com.au
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