Information
This kit is recommended for users who:
- Would like to split an RNA library across multiple flow cells
- Need to add a new RNA library onto a washed flow cell
- Wish to top up a flow cell with additional RNA library
Note: This is only compatible with the direct RNA sequencing chemistry kits and flow cells.
The Direct RNA Auxiliary Vials features:
| Feature | Property |
|---|
| Associated kits | Direct RNA Sequencing Kit (SQK-RNA004) Direct RNA Barcoding Kit 24 (SQK-DRB004.24) |
| Pack size | 12 reactions |
| Stability | This expansion is stable during shipping for 7 days at temperatures up to 25ºC. Upon receipt, please store the expansion under the recommended conditions specified on the expansion label. The warranty for this product is 3 months from receipt by the customer. |
Shipping and logistics:
Flow cells and kits are shipped together in an environmentally friendly temperature-controlled shipping box.
Products are shipped to customers within the USA and EU Monday to Thursday. Shipments to Canada, Norway, Korea and Japan are expedited Monday to Wednesday; with Australia and New Zealand leaving our warehouses on a Friday. Shipments to the rest of the world are made on Mondays to allow the full working week for packages to arrive.
The delivery charges are calculated when a quote is raised or during checkout. Once an order is made, the delivery ID and delivery information can be tracked in the Store.
What's in the box
The Direct RNA Auxiliary Vials (EXP-DRA004) contains enough reagents for another 12 reactions.

| Name | Acronym | Cap colour | No. of vials | Fill volume per vial (µl) |
|---|
| RNA Elution Buffer | REB | Brown | 2 | 300 |
| Library Solution | LIS | White cap, pink label | 2 | 600 |
| Sequencing Buffer | SB | Red | 2 | 700 |
| RNA Flush Tether | RFT | Purple | 2 | 200 |
| Flow Cell Flush | FCF | Clear cap, light blue label | 2 | 8,000 |
Compatibility
The Direct RNA Auxiliary Vials can be used together with:
Kits:
- Direct RNA Sequencing Kit (SQK-RNA004)
- Direct RNA Sequencing Kit XL (SQK-RNA004-XL)
- Direct RNA Barcoding Kit 24 (SQK-DRB004.24)
Flow cells:
- FLO-MIN004RA
- FLO-PRO004RA
Devices
- MinION
- GridION
- PromethION