Comparison table for various nucleic acid stain performance

Nucleic Acid Stain Performance Experimental Protocol
Pre-staining Post Staining Sample Staining
SYBR® Green I (DNA) Excellent
SYBR® Green II (RNA) Excellent  
SYBR® Gold Excellent  
Midori Green Driect Excellent    
Hydra Green™ Safe DNA Dye Excellent  
HD Green™ DNA Stain Excellent  
Novel Juice Excellent    
SafeView DNA Stain Good    
SYBR® Safe Good  
Midori Green Good  
Midori Green Advanced Good  
Serva DNA Stain Clear G Good  
GelGreen ™ Good  
GelRed ™ NR  
Ethidium Bromide NR  
HealthView ™ NR    

*NR= Not recommended*