Qiagen QIAamp DSP Viral RNA Mini Kit v1.1
Overview
The Qiagen QIAamp DSP Viral RNA Mini Kit CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR is part of the CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR protocols that include the following functionality.
Preconfigured CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR protocols that support the preparation of upper and lower respiratory specimens for real-time RT-PCR qualitative detection of nucleic acid from the 2019-nCoV.
Automated calculation of sample and buffer volumes.
Automated calculation or display of reagents at every step in the protocol.
Automatic step transition when required.
Automatic placement of samples when necessary.
Automated assignment of QC Pass/Fail, based on user-selected threshold values.
Protocol 1: Qiagen QIAamp DSP Viral RNA Mini Kit or QIAamp Viral RNA Mini Kit (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Protocol Type = Sample Prep
Step 1: Sample Concentration (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Master Step Name = Sample Concentration (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 1
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}
Automations
Queue/Ice Bucket
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Record Details
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Directions
Multiline Text
Default = Add up to 3.5 ml of sample to the microconcentrator Centrifuge to a final volume of 140 μl.
Sample Volume (mL)
Numeric
Default = 3.5
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Derived Sample
Purification Protocol
Text Dropdown
Required Field
Presets
Spin
Vacuum
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Step 2: Purification of Viral RNA - Spin Protocol (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Master Step Name = Purification of Viral RNA - Spin Protocol (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 1
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}
Reagent Kits
Buffer AW1
Catalog Number = 61904
Automations
Queue/Ice Bucket
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Record Details
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
96-100% EtOH Prep Date
Date
Buffer AVL Volume (ml)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Carrier RNA AVE Volume (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Incubation End Time:
Text
Incubation Start Time:
Text
Total Samples
Numeric
Default = 0
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Step 3: Purification of Viral RNA - Vacuum Protocol (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Master Step Name = Purification of Viral RNA - Vacuum Protocol (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 1
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}
Reagent Kits
Buffer AW1
Catalog Number = 61904
QIAvac 24 Plus vacuum manifold
Catalog Number = 19413
Automations
Queue/Ice Bucket
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Record Details
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
96-100% EtOH Prep Date
Date
Buffer AVL Volume (ml)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Carrier RNA AVE Volume (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Incubation End Time:
Text
Incubation Start Time:
Text
Total Samples
Numeric
Default = 0
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Collapse
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Protocol 2: Real-Time RT-PCR Prep (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Protocol Type = Sample Prep
Next Steps Configuration
Step 1: Assay Set Up Sorting (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Master Step Name = Assay Set Up Sorting (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = No Outputs
Automations
Queue/Ice Bucket
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Record Details
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Comment
Multiline Text
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Derived Sample
RT-qPCR Assay
Text Dropdown
Required Field
Presets
Thermofisher TaqPath 1-Step RT-qPCR
Promega GoTaq Probe 1-Step RT qPCR
Quantabio qScript XLT One-Step RT-qPCR Tough Mix
Quantabio UltraPlex 1-Step ToughMix (4X)
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Step 2: Thermofisher TaqPath 1-Step RT-qPCR (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Master Step Name = Thermofisher TaqPath 1-Step RT-qPCR (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 3
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}-{LIST:N1,N2,P}
Reagent Kits
Thermofisher TaqPath 1-Step RT-qPCR Master Mix, CG
Supplier = Thermofisher
Catalog Number = A15299; A15300
Control Types
HSC
nCoVPC
NTC
Automations
Queue/Ice Bucket
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Placement = Enabled
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Placement Pattern = Row
Destination Containers
96 well plate
Record Details
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Combined Primer/Probe Mix (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Nuclease-free Water (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
TaqPath 1-Step RT-qPCR Master Mix (4x) (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Total Samples
Numeric
Default = 0
Total Volume (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Step 3: Promega GoTaq Probe 1-Step RT qPCR (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Master Step Name = Promega GoTaq Probe 1-Step RT qPCR (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 3
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}-{LIST:N1,N2,P}
Reagent Kits
Promega GoTaq Probe 1- Step RT-qPCR System
Catalog Number = A6120; A6121
Control Types
HSC
nCoVPC
NTC
Automations
Queue/Ice Bucket
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Placement = Enabled
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Placement Pattern = Row
Destination Containers
96 well plate
Record Details
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Combined Primer/Probe Mix (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Go Script RT Mix for 1-Step RT-qPCR (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
GoTaq Probe qPCR Master Mix with dUTP (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Nuclease-free Water (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Total Samples
Numeric
Default = 0
Total Volume (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Step 4: Quantabio qScript XLT One-Step RT-qPCR Tough Mix (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Master Step Name = Quantabio qScript XLT One-Step RT-qPCR Tough Mix (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 3
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}-{LIST:N1,N2,P}
Reagent Kits
Quantabio qScript XLT One-Step RT-qPCR ToughMix
Catalog Number = 95132-100; 95132-02K; 95132-500
Control Types
HSC
nCoVPC
NTC
Automations
Queue/Ice Bucket
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Placement = Enabled
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Placement Pattern = Row
Destination Containers
96 well plate
Record Details
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Combined Primer/Probe Mix (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Nuclease-free Water (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
qScript XLT One-Step RT-qPCR Tough Mix (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Total Samples
Numeric
Default = 0
Total Volume (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Step 5: Quantabio UltraPlex 1-Step ToughMix (4X) (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Master Step Name = Quantabio UltraPlex 1-Step ToughMix (4X) (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = Standard
Derived Sample Generation = Fixed, 3
Naming Convention = {InputItemName}-{LIST:N1,N2,P}
Reagent Kits
Quantabio UltraPlex 1-Step ToughMix (4X)
Catalog Number = 95166-100; 95166-500; 95166-01K
Control Types
HSC
nCoVPC
NTC
Automations
Queue/Ice Bucket
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Placement = Enabled
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Placement Pattern = Row
Destination Containers
96 well plate
Record Details
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Combined Primer/Probe Mix (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Nuclease-free Water (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Total Samples
Numeric
Default = 0
Total Volume (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
UltraPlex 1-Step ToughMix (4x) (uL)
Numeric
Decimal Places Displayed = 2
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Step 6: ABI 7500 Fast DX (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Master Step Name = ABI 7500 Fast DX (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = No Outputs
Automations
Queue/Ice Bucket
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Record Details
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Directions
Multiline Text
Template File
Text Dropdown
Required Field
Presets
2019-nCov Dx Panel TaqPath
2019-nCov Dx Panel Quanta
2019-nCov Dx Panel Promega
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Instrument Driver File - Automatically attached
Upload Result File - Manually uploaded
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Row
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Ct Value
Text
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Step 7: Report Results (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Master Step Name = Report Results (CDC COVID-19 RT-PCR v1.1)
Step Type = No Outputs
Automations
Queue/Ice Bucket
Defaults
Sample Grouping = Group by Containers
Well Sort Order = Row
Sample Table (Column Headers)
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Derived Sample
Waiting
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Record Details
Step Data (Master Step Fields)
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Comment
Multiline Text
Criteria - Ct Threshold
Numeric
Required Field
Criteria - Operator
Text
Read Only
Default = <=
Criteria - Source
Text
Read Only
Default = Ct Value
Result
Text
Read Only
Default = Positive
Step File Placeholders
Log - Automatically attached
Results File (.csv) - Automatically attached
File Log - Automatically attached
Sample Table
Sample Display Default = Expand
Well Sort Order = Column
Table Columns - Global Fields
Category
Field Name
Field Type
Options
Additional Options and Dropdown Items
Container
Container Name
Built-in
Container
LIMS ID (Container)
Built-in
Container
Well
Built-in
Derived Sample
Ct Value
Text
Derived Sample
Result
Text
Derived Sample
Sample Name
Built-in
Project
Project Name
Built-in
Submitted Sample
Sample Type
Text
Submitted Sample
Extraction Protocol
Text
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