Infectious Disease Blood Tests: DNA & RNA Extraction Kits for Panel Testing

DNA extraction kits isolate genomic material used in PCR-based assays, sequencing, and pathogen detection panels, while RNA extraction kits are used for transcriptomic analysis, RNA sequencing, and workflows targeting RNA biomarkers or RNA pathogens. The right choice depends on your assay design, target analyte, and downstream platform requirements.

Yes. Both kits are designed for whole blood workflows. The RNA kit supports 500 µL to 2 mL input volumes, while the gDNA kit processes whole blood starting at 200 µL and can be modified as needed. This makes them suitable for infectious disease panel testing where consistent extraction from blood is critical.

The Cambrian Whole Blood gDNA Isolation Kit completes on-deck processing in 28 minutes, with total processing under 30 minutes. The Cambrian Blood RNA Isolation Kit runs with a 50-minute on-deck time. These automated workflows help labs improve turnaround times while reducing manual handling in molecular diagnostic and research settings.

These kits support a range of downstream applications including PCR-based assays, next-generation sequencing, microarray analysis, RNA-Seq, transcriptome analysis, biomarker discovery, and infectious disease testing. High-quality extracts with strong purity metrics and RNA integrity help support reliable performance across panel testing and advanced molecular workflows.

The workflows use pre-filled, non-reusable cartridges that help minimize manual reagent handling and reduce cross-contamination risk between samples. The RNA kit also includes RNase free DNase to reduce DNA carryover in sensitive applications. These design features are especially valuable in infectious disease testing where sample integrity is essential.

Yes. Cambrian Bioworks positions these kits for both clinical diagnostics and research use. The company holds ISO 13485 certification for medical device quality management, and its Manta platform has earned CE-IVD marking for clinical DNA extraction. This supports adoption in molecular diagnostics labs, sequencing labs, and translational research environments.