The MagMAX Viral/Pathogen II Nucleic Acid Isolation Kit (Cat. No. A48383) is now compliant with In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (EU) 2017/746. This kit is designed to recover viral nucleic acids from nasopharyngeal swabs and viral RNA from saliva specimens. The kit utilizes MagMAX magnetic-bead technology, enabling reproducible recovery of high-quality nucleic acid and is compatible with the KingFisher Flex instrument (GPLE).

This product is approved under the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulations (IVDR) in the European Union

For information on the MagMAX Viral/Pathogen II Nucleic Acid Isolation kit for research use, please visit the MVP II (RUO)page.

For current information on the Sample Prep and Molecular Biology IVDR transition, please visit the Sample Prep and Molecular Biology IVDR Transition Updates page.

MagMAX Viral/Pathogen II Nucleic Acid Isolation Kit for in vitro diagnostic use

 MagMAX Viral/Pathogen II Nucleic Acid Isolation Kit
MagMAX Viral/Pathogen II Nucleic Acid Isolation Kit

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Intended use

The MagMAX Viral/Pathogen II Nucleic Acid Isolation Kit (Cat. No. A48383) is a nucleic acid purification kit based on magnetic bead technology. The kit is intended for the isolation and purification of viral nucleic acids from human nasopharyngeal swabs and viral RNA from saliva specimens, and is suitable for use in molecular detection by qPCR.

The kit is intended for use by qualified and trained clinical laboratory personnel specifically instructed and trained in the techniques of magnetic bead purification, either manual or automated, and in vitro diagnostic procedures.

Sample typesHuman nasopharyngeal swabs and saliva
Automation levelAutomation-ready protocols compatible with Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex purification system
Sample input volume200 or 400 µL of VTM
Elution volume50 μL
Time per run96 samples can be processed in <30 minutes
Shelf life24 months
Assay compatibilityMultiple downstream assays have confirmed MVP II as compatible. Visit the assays IFU for more information. 
Kit ConfigurationNow available as a convenient single-box format with a single expiration date.
Cat. No.A48383 (up to 2,000 preps/kit)

The 24 shelf life extension applies in select countries only and availability is subject to terms and conditions. Please check with your country specific representative for more information.

KingFisher Instruments

Just like all Applied Biosystems MagMAX kits, this kit is compatible with the KingFisher Flex instrument:

  • The KingFisher system can bind, wash, and elute for you
  • Scalable from 200 μL or 400 μL with only two protocols

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