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- Painless for the donor – unlike heel pricks or blood draws, sample collection is painless
- Quick collection protocol – unlike buccal swabs, no drying time is required
- High quality DNA for use in downstream molecular applications
- Bacteriostatic – the DNA stabilizing reagent inhibits the growth of bacteria from time of sample collection to processing
- Protected sample – DNA remains stable at ambient temperature for 1 year
- Full sample traceability with integrated barcodes
- Liquid sample that enables:
- integration with standard labware
- easy processing in the lab; no cutting of tips required
- use with liquid handling robots
- fewer manual steps to reduce the chance of errors and cross-contamination
ORAcollect for Pediatrics | OC-175
Painless and reliable DNA collection with ORAcollect for Pediatrics
ORAcollect for pediatrics is a painless and easy-to-use DNA collection kit that can be used by parents or trained professionals. The kit is designed for young donors, offering a non-invasive DNA collection experience that is gentle and fast for both the donor and the person assisting. Upon collection the sample is stabilized, eliminating the need for immediate laboratory extraction and analysis.
Overview
Product Benefits
ORAcollect for pediatrics is a reliable alternative to traditional DNA collection methods and offers several advantages:
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Collection method comparison chart
Blood Collection |
Oral Collection |
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Attributes |
Venous blood |
Buccal swabs |
ORAcollect for Pediatrics (OC-175) |
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Non-invasive collection |
✘ |
✔ |
✔ |
No special drying step |
✔ |
✘ |
✔ |
Standardized tube format for high-throughput processing |
✔ |
✘ |
✔ |
Liquid sample |
✔ |
✘ |
✔ |
Specimen stability at room temperature |
Days |
Days |
1 Year |
No cold chain required |
✘ |
✘ |
✔ |
Bacteriostatic |
✘ |
✘ |
✔ |
ORAcollect for Pediatrics is for research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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DNA Genotek's sample collection devices and nucleic acid stabilization chemistries are protected by issued and pending patents in numerous countries around the world.
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Collect & Transport
ORAcollect for Pediatrics DNA collection instructions
Instructions for self or assisted collection in multiple languages.
Mailing accessories and shipping recommendations
DNA Genotek has created a mailing solution that complies with International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations for samples not expected to be pathogenic, while also protecting the collection kit on the way to and from the donor.
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…ORAcollect sample collection kits are providing us with the utmost in flexibility when we require a DNA sample … The quality of DNA is more than adequate to meet our needs.
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