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Collect superior samples for your research

All genetic research starts with the collection of DNA samples. A key challenge researchers typically face is determining how to maximize the number of samples they can collect and process given a finite amount of funding.

Blood samples are invasive to collect, impacting donor compliance. Blood is also complex and costly to ship, store and process. Buccal swabs provide a low quality and quantity of DNA, typically resulting in failed samples and a requirement to recollect, incurring additional cost, effort and time. 

The Oragene sample collection product line provides an all-in-one system for the collection, stabilization, transportation and purification of DNA from saliva.

Features and Benefits

  • Increase the number of samples collected with higher donor compliance and lower cost per sample
  • Painless, non-invasive self-collection of high quality, high quantity DNA
  • Compact, reliable and robust design for collection via the post or in the field
  • Easily collect from young children using the optional accessory kit
  • Extend reach to dispersed populations, increase the number of samples collected and reduce collection cost and complexity by sending kits via the mail – no special shipping or handling is required
  • Decrease cost and complexity of sample management  and storage with long-term room temperature stability of samples
  • Simple, manual purification method, with purification reagents included
  • Increase sample processing efficiency with a compatible format for automated processing
  • Proven to perform as well as blood on a wide range of downstream applications, including microarrays

All our products can be fully customized to meet your time to market, streamlined end-to-end operational workflows, and branding requirements. Click here to learn more about product customizations.

 
"I am very impressed with the performance of the Oragene•DNA collection technology. We obtained near perfect DNA human identification profile results under very demanding field conditions and as a bonus, reduced our usual extraction time by a factor of 8 and increased total DNA yields by a factor of 30. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it enthusiastically."

Dr. R Ballard
California State University
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