Oragene•DISCOVER (OGR-250)
2 ml sample volume
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Collect superior samples for your genetic analysis
All genetic research starts with the collection of DNA samples. Collect reliable samples with an all-in-one system for the collection, stabilization and transportation of DNA from saliva.
- Non-invasive, reliable self-collection that increases compliance and decreases costs
- DNA from saliva is equivalent to DNA from blood for downstream applications
- Sample remains stable for years at room temperature, reducing transportation and storage costs
- Sample can be mailed using the standard postal system
- Ideal for use with children or donors that will not comply with blood collections
Collection method comparison
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Blood Collection |
Oral Collection |
Attributes |
Venous blood |
Mouthwash |
Buccal swabs |
Oragene•DISCOVER (OGR-250) |
Non-invasive collection |
✘ |
✘ |
✔ |
✔ |
Specimen stability at room temperature |
Days |
Weeks |
Days |
Years |
Low bacterial content |
✔ |
✘†
(up to 60%
bacterial content) |
✘†
(up to 90%
bacterial content) |
✔†
(median 11.8%
bacterial content) |
Median DNA yield |
30 µg |
35 µg |
2 µg |
110 µg |
Sample size |
1 mL |
10 mL‡ |
1 swab |
2 mL |
Molecular weight |
> 23 kb |
> 23 kb |
< 23 kb |
> 23 kb |
Shipping at ambient temperature |
✘ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Ideal for non-compliant
donors |
✘ |
✘ |
✔ |
✔† |
† Birnboim, H.C., Iwasiow, R.M. and James, C.M.P. (2008). Human genomic DNA content of saliva samples collected with the Oragene self-collection kit. DNA Genotek. PD-WP-011.
‡ Volume of mouthwash used for sample collection.
Accessories
CS-1 for children with scissors for mailing studies
CS-2 for children without scissors for centralized collection
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Oragene•DISCOVER is for research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedures.
