DNA/RNA Shield Collection Tubes with swabs - DX are specimen receptacle medical devices for molecular-based in vitro diagnostic applications. Many sample types can be collected with these swab collection tubes including from the mouth, nose, throat, and wherever a swab may be deemed appropriate per application. To use these swab collection tubes, just swab any sample and break the tip into the collection device prefilled with the DNA/RNA Shield reagent. Samples are stabilized and ready for transport or storage.
Applicable For: Next-Generation Sequencing, qPCR, microarray
Device Specs: 12 x 80 mm screwcap vial pre-filled with DNA/RNA Shield (1 mL or 2 mL)
Device Storage: Ambient temperature => 2 years
Registration Status: 510(k) cleared Class II Medical Device
FDA- Emergency Use Authorization
CE-IVD Marked
Sample Collection: 10% (v/v or w/v)
Sample Source: Nose, mouth, throat, biological fluids, upper and lower respiratory specimens
Sample Stability RNA: Ambient temperature (4°C-25°C) > 1 month
DNA: Ambient temperature (4°C-25°C) > 2 years
DNA & RNA: Frozen (<-20°C): Indefinitely