The Quick-RNA Viral Kit is designed for the rapid isolation of high-quality viral RNA from a wide range of biological sources. The kit can be used to isolate viral RNA from cell-free body fluids and cellular suspensions at concentrations ≤ 105 cells/ml. The product has been rigorously tested and used to isolate viral RNA from samples containing enteroviruses, rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, HIV, HCV, influenza A virus, flaviviruses, measles virus, parainfluenza virus, and parvovirus (an ssDNA virus). Eluted RNA is suitable for use in subsequent procedures, including RT-PCR.