NIST Feedback Survey for RGTM 10169 - SAMPLE - Recruitment Email

Email to COVID-19 testing community announcing availability of NIST RGTM 10169 (SARS-CoV-2 Synthetic RNA Fragments)

Dear Colleagues,

We have produced a testing material consisting of two synthetic RNA fragments from the SARS-CoV-2 genome that is intended to aid in evaluation and development of new and existing RT-qPCR assays. This material can be used to calibrate RT-qPCR methods and to benchmark/compare other SARS-CoV-2 controls/materials. 

We have characterized this material by size and multiple reverse transcription droplet digital PCR (RT-ddPCR) assays as well as qPCR methods. The materials are not intended to be subjected to extraction processes.

This Research Grade Testing Material (RGTM 10169) is not a NIST SRM (i.e. not SI traceable). However, it is well-characterized, homogeneous and undergoing continual stability testing.

Please visit https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/sars-cov-2-research-grade-test-material to learn more, including how to order.

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Best regards,

Peter Vallone

Peter.vallone@nist.gov