RNA handling best practices for Illumina RNA library preparation kits

RNA Handling Best Practices for input material

• Avoid extended pauses until RNA is converted to double-stranded cDNA

• Avoid multiple freeze-thaws of input RNA

• Store RNA in RNase-free water or 10 mM tris buffer

• Keep thawed RNA and reagents on ice

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