ZR Urine RNA Isolation Kit™ is an innovative product designed for the easy, reliable and rapid isolation of total RNA from cells in urine samples.  The product enables isolation of cells from urine using a syringe (not provided) and a uniquely-designed syringe filter.  Following separation, cells are lysed and total RNA stabilized using a specially formulated Urine RNA Buffer.  The collected lysate can then be used immediately or at a later time following transportation and/or storage.  Also, the Urine RNA Buffer is ideal for direct isolation of RNA from microvesicles that may be recovered from urine filtrates. 

One-step RNA isolation occurs via matrix adsorption using Zymo-Spin™ IC Columns.  The RNA isolation procedure is simple and can be performed in less than 5 minutes.  Use of the ZR Urine RNA Isolation Kit™ results in the isolation of high-quality, total RNA from urine samples that is suitable for subsequent analyses of gene expression that include RT-PCR.