The 96-Well Viral DNA/RNA Extraction Kit was designed specifically for high-throughput virus DNA/RNA purification of from cell-free samples such as serum, plasma, body fluids and the supernatant of viral infected cell cultures (H1N1, HIV/AIDS, HPV, HBV, etc.). DNA/RNA viruses are lysed quickly and efficiently when exposed to the lysis buffer which is a highly concentrated solution of chaotropic salt. When combined with ethanol, the AD Buffer creates optimum conditions for nucleic acid binding to the glass fiber matrix of the Viral DNA/RNA Binding Plate. Contaminants such as salts, metabolites and soluble macromolecular cellular components are removed in the Wash step. The nucleic acid is eluted in RNase-free water and is then ready for use in subsequent reactions including, Real-time PCR/RT-PCR, Automated Fluorescent DNA Sequencing, PCR, and other enzymatic reactions. The detection limit for certain viruses depends on the sensitivity of individual PCR or RT-PCR assay.