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Streck’s Cell-Free DNA BCT® was used in a groundbreaking research study detailing the early detection of cancer utilizing a blood draw. Researc…
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A CE version of RNA Complete BCT is now available
RNA Complete BCT™
RNA Complete BCT is a blood collection tube that maintains the draw time concentration of cell-free RNA and extracellular vesicles, such as exosomes, for up to 7 days at room temperature. Once isolated from stored plasma, the cfRNA and isolated EVs are suitable for many downstream applications, including ddPCR and NGS.
Product Description
RNA Complete BCT is a direct draw blood collection tube that maintains the draw time concentration of cell-free RNA and extracellular vesicles, such as exosomes. The preservative stabilizes cfRNA and exosome counts for up to 7 days when stored at room temperature, maximizing plasma yield and minimizing hemolysis during storage. By limiting the degradation of white and red blood cells, the specialized chemistry provides sample integrity during storage, shipping, and handling of blood samples.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures in the U.S.
A CE version of these tubes is also available. RNA Complete BCT CE is for Export Only. Not for sale in the U.S.
Features
- 7-day sample stability when stored at room temperature
- Compatible with commercially available total plasma nucleic acid isolation kits
- Compatible with standard low input RNA sequencing library prep kits
- Isolated cfRNA is suitable for downstream applications, including ddPCR and next-generation sequencing
- Isolated extracellular vesicles are suitable for Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis or indirect analysis of EV-associated cargo
Benefits
- Limits the degradation of white and red blood cells, providing sample integrity during storage, shipping, and handling of blood samples
- Room temperature storage reduces costs and complications associated with cold chain shipping
- Eliminates the need for immediate plasma preparation
- Reduces hemolysis and increases plasma yield after storage compared to alternative blood collection tubes
Resources
Instructions (IFU)
Certificates
Product Information
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Cell-free RNA next-generation sequencing workflow for RNA Complete BCT
Next-generation sequencing has revolutionized medicine. RNA-based whole-transcriptome approaches provide a valuable dynamic view of disease. However, a hurdle in said testing is that patient samples are not stable and RNA sequencing experiments target low levels of disease-specific cell-free RNA. This workflow describes the steps Streck used to perform cell-free RNA sequencing.
Ordering Information
| Description | Catalog Number |
|---|---|
| 10 mL tube | |
| 6-tube pack glass, RUO | 230460 |
| 100-tube box glass, RUO | 230461 |
| 1000-tube case glass, RUO | 230462 |
| 6-tube pack glass, CE | 230579 |
| 100-tube box glass, CE | 230580 |
| 1000-tube case glass, CE | 230581 |
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Stabilization Products
Streck’s patented portfolio of stabilization solutions enables scientists to mitigate and limit pre-analytical variation in critical samples, ease handling concerns and allow for room temperature storage, cold-chain free shipping and batch processing. Our direct draw blood collection tubes and preservation products for biofluids are recognized worldwide. Target analytes include cell-free DNA, cell-free RNA, clusters of differentiation antigens, extracellular vesicles and cellular nucleic acids.
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