AccuCollection Kit

AccuSaliva & Nasal Swab Collection Kit

The AccuSaliva & Nasal Collection Kit is a spit and nasal swab type kit for collecting DNA/RNA from the two samples. This kit is designed to collect the highest quality DNA/RNA from the saliva sample and the stability of the sample is preserved for both transportation and long-term storage.

Cat : ACN 71.01
All-in-one system for the collection, stabilization, and transportation of nucleic acid from saliva and nasal samples

Preservation Buffer Volume
1 ml
Attributes
Saliva, Nasal
Specimen Stability at Room Temperature
3 Years
DNA Yield
< 50 µg
Molecular Weight
> 23 kb

Product Highlights

Convenience
Efficient sample collection from saliva and nasopharynx
Easy & Fast
User-friendly instructions included for convenient use
Compact
Contents are packaged in a single lightweight plastic box for easy storage and transportation
High Purity
DNA/RNA extraction possible from small amounts of samples
Stable
Stable preservation of nucleic acid for 3 years
Application
PCR, Real Time PCR, Sequencing, Microarray, etc.

User Guide

STEP 01
Fill the collection tube with saliva up to the red line (the saliva should not contain bubbles).
STEP 02
Open the swab carefully making sure not to touch or contaminate the swab tip. Insert the swab inside one nostril and gently twist the swab for 15 seconds. Repeat this step for the other nostril.
STEP 03
Break the swab tip into the collection tube.

*Discard the funnel after use.
STEP 04
Open the blue preservation buffer bottle and add the buffer to the sample.

*Discard the preservation buffer bottle after use.
STEP 05
Once the collection tube is sealed, shake the tube 10 times to mix the saliva sample and the preservation buffer.
STEP 06
Place the collection tube back into the kit and remove the protective seal on the yellow sticker underneath the front side of the kit. Make sure the kit is sealed well and mail it out to the designated laboratory for analysis.

CAUTION

1
Please refrain from brushing teeth, eating food (including water), chewing gum, smoking, and rinsing with mouthwash for 30 minutes before sampling. Before sampling, gently massage both cheeks by rubbing them in circles. Remove lipstick and lip stains (tints).

Components

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