Optimization of magnetic bead-based nucleic acid extraction for SARS-CoV-2 testing using readily available reagents

Simon Haile, Aidan M. Nikiforuk, Pawan K. Pandoh, David D.W. Twa, Duane E. Smailus, Jason Nguyen, Stephen Pleasance, Angus Wong, Yongjun Zhao, Diane Eisler, Michelle Moksa, Qi Cao, Marcus Wong, Edmund Su, Martin Krzywinski, Jessica Nelson, Andrew J. Mungall, Frankie Tsang, Leah M. Prentice, Agatha JassemAmee R. Manges, Steven J.M. Jones, Robin J. Coope, Natalie Prystajecky, Marco A. Marra, Mel Krajden, Martin Hirst

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for generic reagents and flexible systems in diagnostic testing. Magnetic bead-based nucleic acid extraction protocols using 96-well plates on open liquid handlers are readily amenable to meet this need. Here, one such approach is rigorously optimized to minimize cross-well contamination while maintaining sensitivity.

Original languageEnglish
Article number114339
JournalJournal of Virological Methods
Volume299
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2022
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Support for this work was provided by contributions from the Provincial Health Services Authority, Genome BC/Genome Canada ( 202SEQ , 212SEQ , 12002 , COV-088 ), the Canada Foundation for Innovation ( 20070 , 30981 , 30198 ) and the BC Knowledge Development Fund .

Publisher Copyright:
© 2021

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Virology

PubMed: MeSH publication types

  • Journal Article
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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