The RNeasy Protect Cell Mini Kit includes RNAprotect Cell Reagent, which stabilizes RNA and DNA in sorted or cultured cells and allows convenient and reliable transport of the cells at ambient temperature. The stabilized cells can be stored or shipped at 30°C (1 day), 15–25°C (7 days), or 2–8°C (4 weeks). The RNeasy Protect Cell Mini Kit provides the RNeasy Plus Mini Kit for purification of total RNA. Stabilized cells are lysed and spun through gDNA Eliminator spin columns to effectively remove genomic DNA. High-quality RNA is then purified using RNeasy spin columns. The purification procedure can be automated on the QIAcube.