Nucleic acid extraction is the process of purifying nucleic acid, either DNA or RNA, from a biological sample, before completing an assay such as gene expression, genotyping, or sequencing. As an important foundational service, Covance Genomics Laboratory offers both sample prep and nucleic acid extraction, resulting in higher continuity and quality for your study.

Covance Genomics Laboratory has developed robust and high throughput extraction techniques for a variety of sample types within several species and states of submission.

Examples include:

If you have a sample type not listed above or need details on specific combinations of tissue types and preservation methods, please contact our Client Services Team. We routinely work with clients to add new capabilities.