Oragene•DNA for Children
Are you looking for a non-invasive way to collect DNA from infants and young children?
Many of our customers are looking for improved, non-invasive methods to collect DNA samples from infants or young children. DNA Genotek has developed a product and protocol for collecting and purifying DNA from children using saliva sponges. The sponge tips are cut into an Oragene•DNA kit to preserve the DNA and prevent bacterial growth. This method yields high-quality DNA and eliminates the need for traditional collection methods, which require painful blood draws or uncomfortable and unreliable cheek scrapes.
Complete donor user instructions for this product are available here.
Oragene•DNA provides:
- Easy collection, transportation and processing
- Painless, non-invasive collection of high quality, high quantity DNA
- DNA is stable for years at room temperature
- Proven on downstream applications
Oragene•DNA is superior to blood
- Higher donor compliance with painless assisted collection
- Lower collection costs with no phlebotomy required
- Safer handling
- Easier to purify
Oragene•DNA is superior to buccal swabs
- Higher DNA yield and quality
- More reliable for downstream applications
- Low bacterial content
- Less invasive and completely painless: no cheek scraping is required
Technical Specifications
- Catalog Number: OG-250 and either the CS-1 or CS-2
- Sample Volume: Up to 5 sponges
- Median Yield: 13.4 ug
- Shelf-life: 2 years before sample collection
- Sample stability at room temperature: 5 years
