We have performed RNA extraction from several samples of plasma with miRNeasy Serum/Plasma Advanced and in 1:4 samples we get this strange peak at around 3000nt. Has anyone seen something similar using this kit?
are you doing DNase digestion? might be DNA contamination
are you diluting the sample prior to isolation? sometimes all the salt in serum/plasma can mess with isolation. I would dilute 1:4 -1:10 in PBS then elute in a small volume.