Reliable Extraction. Local Supply.

Sample preparation, nucleic-acid extraction and molecular biology products manufactured in South Africa, with direct technical support.

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Discover our DNA and RNA extraction kits and laboratory reagents. Request a free sample and evaluate performance in your own workflow.

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Why Gene Vantage

Local manufacturing. International quality. Proven at scale.

Backed by the scientists who designed it.

From standard laboratory pack sizes to high-throughput configurations, Gene Vantage combines direct technical support, shorter lead times and international experience for your demanding molecular workflows.

Supply

More predictable local supply, with less exposure to international freight delays, disruption and cost volatility.

Support

Direct and on-site access to the scientists who develop Gene Vantage products and understand your workflow.

Scale

Scale from routine laboratory packs to 50,000-sample configurations without changing supplier.

Flexibility

Custom solutions and specialist expertise for your laboratory to ensure a fit-for-purpose extraction workflow.

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Gene Vantage DNA and RNA extraction products

DNA & RNA Extraction

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Automated laboratory extraction equipment

Automated Extraction Kits

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Pathogen and viral nucleic acid extraction kits

Pathogen & Viral Kits

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Plant and soil sample extraction kits

Plant & Soil Kits

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Popular products

A selection of Gene Vantage products used across diagnostic, research, high-throughput and direct-amplification workflows.

IsoBind HPV DNA Kit
Spin column

IsoBind HPV DNA Kit

DNA extraction for cervical and epithelial specimens used in HPV testing workflows. Persistent high-risk HPV is the primary cause of cervical cancer.

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IsoBind Viral RNA Kit
Spin column

IsoBind Viral RNA Kit

Reliable viral RNA extraction from human serum and plasma for downstream molecular testing.

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AmpliMax KingPlex Human DNA Kit
Magnetic bead

KingPlex Human DNA Kit

High-throughput human DNA extraction for saliva, dried blood spots and whole blood on KingFisher platforms.

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PCR cleanup kit
Magnetic bead

AmpliMax Post PCR Cleanup Kit

Magnetic-bead PCR clean-up for open automated systems, designed for fast, scalable post-amplification workflows.

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Turbo Prep
Direct amplification

Turbo Prep

Ready-to-use heat-based sample preparation before direct amplification, with no spin-column or magnetic-bead purification step.

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Find the right extraction kit for your workflow.

Evaluate a Gene Vantage kit using your own samples and laboratory conditions.

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Custom extraction solutions

Your assay defines the target. We engineer the extraction workflow to meet it.

Extraction is not one-size-fits-all. It is part science, part craft. We engineer and refine extraction chemistry, protocols, sample inputs, reagent volumes and processing conditions around your laboratory’s requirements. Whether your priority is cost, speed, throughput or robust nucleic-acid recovery, we work towards a fit-for-purpose solution for your downstream application. Achievable performance also depends on starting sample quality and condition, sample matrix, instrument capabilities and downstream assay requirements.

Low input

Precisely what your assay needs. Nothing it doesn’t.

We systematically minimise sample input, reagent consumption and processing time while meeting the yield, quality and downstream performance requirements of your assay.

  • Minimum effective input
  • Faster processing
  • Lower cost per sample
High input

When recovery requirements take priority.

For demanding applications, we optimise sample input, extraction chemistry and processing conditions with an emphasis on yield, quality and reproducibility.

  • Input tailored to sample
  • Yield and quality
  • Reproducible results

Custom-engineered. Collaboratively refined.

Every project is different. We adapt and iterate with your team according to the application, technical requirements and available laboratory resources.

Chemistry & Protocol Development

Tailored chemistry, sample preparation, reagent volumes and processing conditions.

Application-Specific Optimisation

Refinement against defined assay performance, throughput, cost and workflow targets.

Collaborative Evaluation

Evaluation at Gene Vantage, at your facility or across both laboratories—adapted to sample access, logistics and containment requirements.

Workflow & Automation Integration

Optimised for your automated platform, including liquid-handling volumes, deck capacity, throughput, cycle time and reagent consumption.

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Trusted relationships

Clients, Partners & Funders

Gene Vantage has supplied, collaborated with or received support from leading research, agricultural, forensic and public-sector organisations.

South African Medical Research Council
GIZ German Cooperation
University of the Witwatersrand
Stellenbosch University
Agricultural Research Council
Starke Ayres
University of Venda
Sakata
South African Police Service
Celtic Molecular Diagnostics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about our products, workflows and technical guidance.

How do I choose the right Gene Vantage product for my workflow?
Start with three things: what you are extracting, the sample type, and whether you need a manual or automated workflow. Use the website filters to narrow the range by DNA, RNA or total nucleic acid, then by sample type. For manual extraction, start with the IsoBind silica spin-column range. For magnetic-bead and automated workflows, start with AmpliMax. If more than one option fits, use the Kit Recommendation tool. A Gene Vantage scientist can review your sample type, throughput, downstream assay and automation requirements and recommend the best starting kit. High-throughput laboratories can also request a technical review where a standard workflow needs to be adapted.
What sample types do Gene Vantage extraction kits support?
Gene Vantage supports nucleic acid extraction across human, veterinary, agricultural, microbial, environmental and food-safety applications. Sample matrices include blood and body fluids, tissue, swabs, saliva, plant and seed material, fungal and bacterial samples, water, wastewater, soil and other environmental sample types. Products are available for DNA, RNA and total nucleic-acid extraction, including viral and pathogen workflows.
Do you offer both manual and automated extraction?
Yes. IsoBind is our silica spin-column range and is typically used for manual, bench-based extraction workflows that require a centrifuge. AmpliMax is our magnetic-bead range and can be used for both manual magnetic-bead extraction and automated workflows; this includes kits in the KingPlex, Oktoplex and GenePlex categories. This gives laboratories a practical route from low- to medium-throughput manual processing through to high-throughput automation, all with one local supplier.
Which automation platforms are supported?
Gene Vantage supports a range of magnetic-bead extractors and liquid-handling platforms, including Hamilton, Seegene, Beckman Coulter, Thermo Fisher, LGC, Tianlong, Snibe and other open automation platforms. Compatibility is product-specific, so we recommend confirming the instrument and system configuration before ordering. Please get in touch with us via info@gene-vantage.com.
Can extraction kits or settings be adapted to our platform?
In most cases, yes. For automated and high-throughput workflows, reagent volumes and method settings can be reviewed against your sample input, plate format, deck layout, dead volumes and downstream performance requirements. We start with an established Gene Vantage workflow wherever possible, then configure it only where the laboratory or platform requires something different.
What pack sizes are available?
Pack sizes vary by product. Gene Vantage supplies standard laboratory kits as well as high-throughput configurations, with extraction kits ranging from 50 to 50,000 samples. Larger formats can reduce packaging, handling and unit cost for high-volume laboratories. Contact us for the most practical pack configuration for your laboratory at info@gene-vantage.com.
What technical support does Gene Vantage provide?
Gene Vantage customers have access to the scientists behind our extraction kits, including the people who understand the underlying formulations and how the workflows are designed. This level of product knowledge is not available through distributors in Africa. Technical guidance includes product selection, troubleshooting, method transfer and workflow optimisation. For appropriate projects in South Africa, our scientists can also provide on-site technical assistance, allowing laboratory teams to work directly with the people closest to the product rather than relying on remote international support.

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