Mailing Accessories
The Oragene Product Line is ideal for collection from donors via regular mail.
Overview
Some researchers who are conducting population studies need to collect DNA samples from remote donors. The mailing logistics for large-scale population studies can be complicated and costly. To facilitate this process, DNA Genotek has conducted research to create a mailing solution that complies with International Air Transport Association (IATA) guidelines, while also protecting Oragene•DNA on the way to and from the donor. The solution adheres to IATA regulations specifically for patient specimens for which there is a minimal likelihood that pathogens are present.
Since courier services designated as "ground" may involve an air transport segment, the IATA publications are broadly applicable to both air and ground shipments. To ensure full adherence, we recommend that customers check for any variation based on their local postal service.
The following document has been developed as a guideline.
Shipping recommendations for saliva samples collected with Oragene•DNA (pdf)
For saliva samples not expected to be pathogenic, the following packaging is recommended for shipping the Oragene•DNA vial:
- Capped Oragene•DNA vial (with or without secondary rigid plastic container).
- A liquid-tight bag with biohazard logo to hold the capped Oragene•DNA vial.
- Absorbent material in the liquid-tight bag sufficient to soak up at least 4 mL of liquid.
- An outer mailing envelope labeled with the words "Exempt Human Specimen" or "Exempt Animal Specimen".
