Detecting airborne pathogens is essential for both environmental monitoring and public health. A recent study assessed the efficiency of Bertin Technologies’ Coriolis Compact air sampler in combination with Promega’s Maxwell® RSC Enviro Total Nucleic Acid Kit for extracting and purifying total nucleic acids (TNA) from air samples. The study aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of this workflow in detecting viruses and bacteria from large air volumes.
Light, compact and ergonomic, the Coriolis Compact excels in capturing indoor or outdoor particles with its dry sampling technology. When paired with the Maxwell® RSC instrument, which streamlines nucleic acid purification, the workflow enables the efficient detection of viral RNA and bacterial DNA. The study confirmed the presence of viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza B, through RT-qPCR, and identified common bacteria via metagenomic sequencing.
For environmental and health surveillance laboratories, this study highlights the reliability and robustness of the Coriolis Compact and Maxwell® RSC system. This innovative combination enhances monitoring capabilities and ensures accurate pathogen identification, contributing to safer environments.
