Automated RNA Extraction Using MACHEREY-NAGEL’s NucleoSpin^® 96 RNA Kit on the Tecan Freedom Nucleic Acid Sample Preparation Workstation

Discover how combining the NucleoSpin^® with the Freedom Sample Preparation Workstation allows fully automated total RNA extraction in a 96-well format. High-throughput RNA isolation technology plays a pivotal role in operation of high-throughput gene expression profiling. However, throughput, quality and quantity of total RNA prepared are often the limiting steps for downstream genetic analysis. The Freedom Workstation is equipped with 8 pipetting channels (disposable tips) and a robotic manipulator arm, whilst Gemini software is used for control of the process. Using the Tecan Freedom Sample Preparation Workstation, automation of the total RNA extraction method can be realized.