Newswise — Omaha, NE – Cell-Free RNA BCT® CE, Streck's direct-draw tube for the collection, stabilization and transport of cell-free plasma RNA, is now available.

Cell-Free RNA BCT CE is a blood collection tube with a patented preservative which stabilizes cell-free RNA in plasma and prevents the release of non-target background RNA from blood cells during sample processing and storage.

Cell-Free RNA BCT CE reduces the need for immediate plasma preparation due to its unique stabilization properties. Cell-Free RNA is stable for up to 7 days at room temperature, allowing convenient sample collection, transport and storage.

Cell-Free RNA BCT CE is For Export Only, not for sale in the U.S. Also available is a Research Use Only version of the tube for sale in the U.S.

About Streck, Inc.Established in 1971, Streck develops and manufactures products for clinical and research laboratories. Streck’s passion for innovation, quality and service has allowed the organization to become a world leader in the development of quality control and diagnostic products that help laboratories ensure accurate and timely results for patients. Streck offers the industry’s leading automated erythrocyte sedimentation rate instrument and is a worldwide supplier of blood collection tubes that standardize methods for sample collection, stabilization and transportation. Expanding product lines include flow cytometry, body fluids and urinalysis with emerging products being developed for the burgeoning field of molecular diagnostics. For more information, visit www.streck.com. #