Self-Collection Test Kits
All-in-one system for the collection and rapid stabilization of microbial nucleic acids
Key Features
- Provides a snapshot of the microbial profile at time of collection and
- Prevents microbial growth
- Stabilizes RNA at room temperature and DNA up to 37°C for 3 weeks
- Easy self-collection of high quality DNA and RNA from oral samples
- Eliminates the need for cold chain transportation
- Compatible with downstream applications (e.g., RT-qPCR, microarray)
Important Benefits
The saliva collection method has increased the ease of testing. By eliminating the discomfort of traditional swabs more people are being tested to help fight Covid19.
- Stabilizes samples at point of collection ensuring the DNA and RNA is unchanged at time of processing
- Facilitates simultaneous detection of DNA and RNA from bacteria and viruses all from one sample
- Reduces transportation and storage cost and complexity with 3 weeks of ambient temperature stability of DNA and RNA
- Enables identification of the living or metabolically active bacteria at time of collection through RNA expression profiling
- Format compatible with high-through put processing increases efficiency and minimizes sample handling errors