Quick-DNA/RNA Viral MagBead kit is designed for high-throughput purification of viral DNA and/or RNA from plasma, serum, urine, cell culture media, blood, saliva, cellular suspensions, biopsies and swab and fecal samples stored in DNA/RNA Shield (for sample collection, nucleic acid preservation and inactivation of pathogens). The kit also features a buffer system that facilitates complete viral particle lysis for efficient nucleic acid isolation. Small (> 50 nt) and large (> 200 kb) DNA and RNA are bound to magnetic beads, washed and eluted. The isolated high-quality nucleic acids are ready for all downstream applications such as Next-Gen sequencing, hybridization-based and RT/qPCR detection.