MagMAX magnetic bead-based technology binds RNA efficiently, resulting in high, consistent RNA yields over a range of sample sizes. The RNA recovered with the kits is suitable for various applications, including real-time RT-PCR and RNA amplification. The MagMAX Viral RNA Isolation Kit is optimized for use with biological fluids and cell-free samples. Using the kit, viral RNA can be quantitatively isolated from plasma and serum over five orders of magnitude. The MagMAX-96 Viral RNA Isolation Kit is for high throughput viral RNA isolation. Within 30 minutes, 96 samples can be processed, either manually or with a robotic liquid handling system. The MagMAX-96 Total RNA Isolation Kit is optimized for rapid high throughput purification of total RNA from cultured eukaryotic cells and small amounts of tissue in 96-well plates.