Tecan Revelo RNA-Seq library preparation kit

Tecan has launched the Revelo RNA-Seq kit, offering end-to-end processing of human samples to enable complete viral RNA-Seq library preparation — including library quantification — in a single day.

The kit has been developed specifically to address the pathogen detection and characterisation challenges currently faced by laboratories around the world. It is suitable for NGS library preparation from low-input, patient-derived sample types, such as nasal swabs.

The kit offers a user-friendly solution for same-day library preparation by combining an enhanced version of Tecan’s SPIA (Single Primer Isothermal Amplification) technology with the company’s fluorescence-based NuQuant library quantification. Optimised to provide high sensitivity for degraded or low copy number viral RNA in human samples, it allows rapid, sensitive identification and characterisation of pathogens.

The automation-friendly kit has been rigorously tested with a range of patient-derived samples containing pathogens, such as SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory diseases. It has also been implemented on Tecan’s DreamPrep NGS workstation to offer a complete, automated solution for walkaway processing, helping to increase throughput and efficiency in busy labs.