
Universal Pathogen Detection
Universal Pathogen DNA/RNA Extraction Kit
The magnetiQ Universal Pathogen DNA/RNA Extraction Kit isolates pathogenic nucleic acids from any animal sample matrix in a single step, with high purity and sensitivity down to 1 copy/µL.
Universal Pathogen Detection
One kit, every animal sample matrix
From swabs and serum to sputum and stool, the Universal Pathogen kit captures DNA and RNA from complex veterinary samples, with no proteinase K and no carrier RNA.
Purified product in 15 minutes
A one-step magnetic protocol with no centrifugation, no enzymatic digestion.
Sensitive to 1 copy/µL
High-purity, contaminant-free product for confident downstream detection.
Manual or automated
Manual assays and prefilled plates that scale from 1 to 96 samples per run.
magnetiQ Kit
Universal Pathogen DNA/RNA Extraction Kit
One-step magnetic extraction in under 15 minutes for pathogenic DNA and RNA purification from virtually any sample matrix, ready for PCR, RT-PCR, and NGS. No proteinase K or RNA carrier additives required.
Benefits
- Purified product in 15 minutes
- High-purity, contaminant-free product
- Recovers nucleic acids as low as 1 copy/µL
- Pathogen purification for high DNA & RNA recovery
- Short and scalable protocol
- Rapid and cost-effective
- Non-toxic chemicals
- Automatable on open liquid handling systems
- No proteinase K or RNA carrier additives
Applications
- COVID-19 / SARS-CoV-2 extraction in clinical labs
- Viral and bacterial infection detection
- RT-qPCR quantification
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Genomic DNA library preparation
- Copy number variation studies
Validated sample types
Performance
The kit uses functionalized magnetic beads developed to bind DNA/RNA of different sizes with high specificity, capturing pathogen nucleic acids from complex animal matrices without enzymatic digestion, centrifugation, or carrier additives, and applies easily to high-throughput workflows.
Specifications
| Sample type | Swab, saliva, serum/plasma, blood, stool, urine, transport media |
|---|---|
| Elution volume | 50-100 µL |
| DNA recovered | >99% |
| Processing | Manual / automated, 96-well compatible |
| Throughput | 1-96 samples per run |
| Storage | Room temperature |
Formats & ordering
Manual, 50 assays
UP0050
Prefilled plate, 16 assays
UP0016
Prefilled plate, 96 assays
UP0096
Quick Start Guides
↓ Manual, complex module (UPX0100)
Product Options
Choose the format for your lab
From manual assays to ready-to-use prefilled plates for automation, the Universal Pathogen kit scales to your throughput.
Manual Kit
50 assays.

16-prep Plate
Ready-to-use prefilled plates.

96-prep Plate
Ready-to-use prefilled plates.

miQron™ Automated Extractor
Automate your extraction, end to end
Pair any kit with the miQron™ automated extractor for a complete, plug & play workflow: process 1-16 samples in as fast as 18 minutes, with integrated heating and real-time monitoring.

Find the right kit for your lab
Whether you need help selecting a kit or wish to customize one for your unique application, our expert team is here to support you. Request specifications or a comparison against Omega and Qiagen products.