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When using QIAzol Lysis Reagent for RNA extraction, I see a pinkish colored aqueous phase! Is it OK?

April 26, 2017aqueous colored extraction lysis Ok phase pinkish qiazol Reagent RNA

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When using QIAzol Lysis Reagent for RNA extraction, I see a pinkish colored aqueous phase! Is it OK?

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Yes. Depending on the starting material the aqueous phase might be colored. It will not harm the RNA extraction procedure. It may be a hint at overloading.