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We help you gain the valuable molecular insights you need to pioneer new discoveries and advance science. DNA and RNA extracted from biological samples provide insights that change our lives, but unlocking the insights can be challenging. With our high-quality and reliable solutions – from sample collection through a wide range of manual and automated nucleic purification technologies, detection by end-point PCR, real-time PCR and digital PCR, and next-generation sequencing to data analysis and interpretation – you will gain your insights faster and easier. For biological discovery, microbiome studies, cancer and translational research you can get the reproducible results you need giving you confidence for worldwide collaboration. Together we make improvements in life possible.

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QIAquick PCR Purification Kit
QIAquick PCR Purification Kit
For purification of up to 10 µg PCR products, 100 bp to 10 kb
QIAsymphony DSP Circulating DNA Kits
QIAsymphony DSP Circulating DNA Kits
For automated purification of ccfDNA from 1–192 samples using the QIAsymphony SP
EndoFree Plasmid Kits
EndoFree Plasmid Kits
For purification of up to 10 mg endotoxin-free advanced transfection-grade plasmid or cosmid DNA
QIAGEN Multiplex PCR Kit
QIAGEN Multiplex PCR Kit
For highly specific and sensitive multiplex PCR without optimization requirements
QuantiTect Reverse Transcription Kit
QuantiTect Reverse Transcription Kit
For fast cDNA synthesis enabling sensitive real-time two-step RT-PCR for gene expression analysis
EZ1&2 DNA Tissue Kit
EZ1&2 DNA Tissue Kit
For automated purification of high-quality DNA from 1–24 samples per run
EZ1&2 DNA Blood Kits
EZ1&2 DNA Blood Kits
For automated purification of high-quality DNA from 1–24 samples per run
QIAquick Gel Extraction Kit
QIAquick Gel Extraction Kit
For gel extraction/cleanup of up to 10 µg DNA (70 bp to 10 kb) from gels or enzymatic reactions
HotStarTaq DNA Polymerase
HotStarTaq DNA Polymerase
For highly specific amplification with minimal optimization
RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays
RT2 Profiler PCR Arrays
For pathway-focused gene expression analysis using laboratory-verified assays
miRNeasy Tissue/Cells Advanced Kits
miRNeasy Tissue/Cells Advanced Kits
For phenol-free purification of micro RNA and total RNA from tissues and cells, including small samples.
miRNeasy Kits
miRNeasy Kits
For purification of miRNA and total RNA from tissues and cells
REPLI-g Single Cell Kit
REPLI-g Single Cell Kit
For highly uniform whole genome amplification (WGA) from single cells or limited sample material
QIAsymphony DNA Investigator Kit
QIAsymphony DNA Investigator Kit
For automated purification of DNA from 1–96 samples on the QIAsymphony SP Instrument
QIAseq miRNA Library Kit
QIAseq miRNA Library Kit
Gel-free miRNA Sample to Insight solution for differential expression analysis and novel discovery using next-generation sequencing
DNeasy Plant Kits
DNeasy Plant Kits
For extraction of total cellular DNA from plant cells and tissues or fungi, or genomic DNA from plant cells, tissues and seeds
DNeasy Plant Pro Kits
DNeasy Plant Pro Kits
For extraction of total cellular DNA from plant cells and tissues or fungi, or genomic DNA from plant cells, tissues and seeds
QuantiTect RT-PCR Kits
QuantiTect RT-PCR Kits
For one-step qRT-PCR using SYBR® Green I and one-step qRT-PCR and multiplex qRT-PCR using sequence-specific probes for gene expression analysis
QIAamp DNA FFPE Tissue Kit
QIAamp DNA FFPE Tissue Kit
For purification of genomic DNA from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues
QIAamp 96 DNA QIAcube HT Kit
QIAamp 96 DNA QIAcube HT Kit
For automated high-throughput isolation of total DNA from blood, cells, and tissues
EZ2 Connect
EZ2 Connect
For end-to-end automation of nucleic acid extraction, from reagent setup to elution
EZ1 Advanced XL
EZ1 Advanced XL
For automated purification of nucleic acids from up to 14 human, forensic, or molecular diagnostics samples
RT2 SYBR® Green qPCR Mastermixes
RT2 SYBR® Green qPCR Mastermixes
For use with RT2 Profiler, RT2 lncRNA, EpiTect ChIP, and EpiTect Methyl II PCR Arrays, and qPCR Assays
AllPrep DNA/RNA Kits
AllPrep DNA/RNA Kits
For simultaneous purification of DNA and RNA from cells and tissues, including small samples, in spin-column and 96-well format
HotStarTaq Master Mix Kit
HotStarTaq Master Mix Kit
For highly specific amplification for any PCR application
QIAshredder
QIAshredder
For simple and rapid homogenization of cell and tissue lysates
RNeasy Plant Mini Kit
RNeasy Plant Mini Kit
For purification of total RNA from plants and fungi
HiSpeed Plasmid Kits
HiSpeed Plasmid Kits
For ultrafast purification of up to 750 µg transfection-grade plasmid or cosmid DNA
Ni-NTA Agarose
Ni-NTA Agarose
For purification of His-tagged proteins by gravity-flow chromatography
QIAamp Fast DNA Stool Mini Kit
QIAamp Fast DNA Stool Mini Kit
For isolation of gDNA from stool samples
QIAcube Connect
QIAcube Connect
For fully automated, spin-column-based nucleic acid extraction that you can manage from outside the lab using QIAsphere
QuantiTect PCR Kits
QuantiTect PCR Kits
For qPCR and two-step qRT-PCR using SYBR Green I and for qPCR and two-step qRT-PCR and also multiplex qPCR and two-step multiplex qRT-PCR using sequence-specific probes
Rotor-Gene Q
Rotor-Gene Q
For outstanding performance in real-time PCR
QIAprep 96 Turbo Kits
QIAprep 96 Turbo Kits
For purification of up to 20 µg molecular biology grade plasmid DNA per well
Puregene Accessories
Puregene Accessories
For purification of archive-quality DNA from a wide range of sample types
RNeasy FFPE Kit
RNeasy FFPE Kit
For purification of total RNA from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections
AllPrep DNA/RNA FFPE Kit
AllPrep DNA/RNA FFPE Kit
For simultaneous purification of genomic DNA and total RNA (including small RNAs) from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections
EZ2 AllPrep DNA/RNA FFPE Kit
EZ2 AllPrep DNA/RNA FFPE Kit
For automated and simultaneous purification of DNA and RNA from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples
RNeasy DSP FFPE Kit
RNeasy DSP FFPE Kit
For purification of total RNA from formalin-fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue sections for in vitro diagnostic use
QIAamp 96 Virus QIAcube HT Kit
QIAamp 96 Virus QIAcube HT Kit
For automated high-throughput purification of viral RNA and DNA from a variety of samples
RNase A
RNase A
For RNase digestion during DNA preparation
QIAamp 96 PowerFecal QIAcube HT Kit
QIAamp 96 PowerFecal QIAcube HT Kit
For automated high-throughput purification of genomic DNA from fresh or frozen stool samples that are high in PCR inhibitors
QIAfilter Plasmid Kits
QIAfilter Plasmid Kits
For fast purification of up to 10 mg transfection-grade plasmid or cosmid DNA
MinElute PCR Purification Kit
MinElute PCR Purification Kit
For purification of up to 5 μg PCR products (70 bp to 4 kb) in low elution volumes
QuantiFast Pathogen +IC Kits
QuantiFast Pathogen +IC Kits
For sensitive and reliable detection of viral RNA/DNA and bacterial DNA, including internal control

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