Has anyone been able to successfully extract RNA from nucleated (avian or reptile) whole blood preserved in RNAlater?

I have Avian blood samples taken on site and stored in RNAlater blood tubes. Where I run into problems in at the Prot K/Lysis step. I end up with a solid, jell-o like blob. I know it has to do...

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