【PRODUCT INFORMATION】
Sample Collection Kit (Cat. # 43903) Certificates: Class I, and CE certificated
【DESCRIPTION】
The Sample Collection Kit is designed for collection, transportation and short-time storage of clinical specimen total DNA/RNA of saliva, blood, serum, stool and body fluid, etc. The preservative will lyse the organism and inactivate the cells, bacteria and virus. The stored samples can be used in subsequent clinical experiments such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR testing or sequencing.
【STORAGE】
Before use, the product can be stored at 15-30 ° C for 24 months. After use, the sample can be stored at room temperature for 1 week, or for a longer time storage, please place it at -20 ° C and below.
【PROTOCOLS】
Before starting, Read the user manual, make sure all the operations are followed as indicated. Firstly, make sure the collection tube is sealed well and cotton pad is dry. If not, do not use and discard. Secondary, labelling relevant sample information on the tube. Then, following the below protocols: 1. Take out of the swab from the package, and swab deep into the oral or nasal cavity or other part of the body for sampling. The specific sampling methods as follows: a) Nasal swab: Gently insert the swab head into the nasal condyle of the nasal passage, and then slowly turn it out after staying for a while. Wipe the other nostril with another swab if necessary. b) Pharyngeal swab: Wipe the bilateral pharyngeal tonsils and posterior pharyngeal wall with the swab. 2. Open the collection tube and immerse the swab head in the preservative, and then break the plastic stick at lower place to make the swab head sealed in the tube, discard the tail. 3. Screw up the tube cap, and shake it up-and-down several times. 4. Place the sampling tube in a biohazard bag and seal it for transportation.
