Swab Collection and DNA Preservation System

Cat. 45690-B
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Swab Collection and DNA Preservation System

Cat. 45690-B

For collection, ambient storage and transport of DNA from samples collected using a swab

  • Collect from nasal, buccal, saliva, fecal, skin, surfaces, and more
  • Completely stabilize microbiota profiles from the point-of-collection
  • Minimize bias in data analysis: NGS (Metagenomics/Microbiome), PCR and microarrays
  • No need to immediately process samples: ship and store at ambient temperatures
  • DNA preservation at room temperature over 2 years
  • Renders sample non-infectious for safe and easy shipping
  • Compatible with DNA isolation kits and protocols: Optimized isolation procedure using Norgen's Microbiome DNA Isolation Kit

For research use only and NOT intended for in vitro diagnostics.

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Swab Collection and DNA Preservation System (Bulk Format)
(Cat. 45690-B)
50 Units

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Kit Specifications

You have selected: Cat. 45690-B
Kit Specifications
Volume of Preservative
1.2 mL
Preservation Temperature
Room Temperature
Preservation time
2 years at room temperature

Shelf Life and Handling

When stored at room temperature, unused Norgen Swab Preservative Tubes are stable through to the collect-before date without any reduction in performance. Please see the device insert or tube label for collect-before date.

Supporting Data

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Title Impact of Raised without Antibiotics Measures on Antimicrobial Resistance and Prevalence of Pathogens in Sow Barns
Journal Antibiotics.2022.
Authors Alvin C. Alvarado, Samuel M. Chekabab, Bernardo Z. Predicala and Darren R. Korber

Swab Collection and DNA Preservation System

Norgen’s Swab Collection and DNA Preservation System is designed for collection, ambient storage and transport of DNA from samples collected using a swab, including nasal, buccal, saliva, fecal, skin, surfaces, etc. The Swab Collection and DNA Preservation System contains Norgen’s Swab Preservative in a liquid format. The user simply collects the specimen using the provided swab, and then transfers the swab into the Swab Preservative. The Swab Preservative prevents the growth of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and fungi, and also inactivates viruses allowing the resulting non-infectious samples to be handled and shipped safely. In addition, the Swab Preservative eliminates the need to immediately process or freeze samples and allows the samples to be shipped to centralized testing facilities at ambient temperatures. The components of the Swab Preservative allow DNA samples to be stored at room temperature for over 2 years.

DNA Isolation from Preservative

Swab samples collected and preserved using Norgen’s Swab Collection and DNA Preservation System are compatible with most DNA isolation methods. Samples stored in the tubes have been used successfully with most of Norgen Biotek’s DNA isolation kits and reagents. An optimized isolation procedure is available as part of Norgen’s Microbiome DNA Isolation Kit (Cat. 64100).

Supporting Data

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Kit Specifications

You have selected: Cat. 45690-B
Kit Specifications
Volume of Preservative
1.2 mL
Preservation Temperature
Room Temperature
Preservation time
2 years at room temperature

Shelf Life and Handling

When stored at room temperature, unused Norgen Swab Preservative Tubes are stable through to the collect-before date without any reduction in performance. Please see the device insert or tube label for collect-before date.

Title Impact of Raised without Antibiotics Measures on Antimicrobial Resistance and Prevalence of Pathogens in Sow Barns
Journal Antibiotics.2022.
Authors Alvin C. Alvarado, Samuel M. Chekabab, Bernardo Z. Predicala and Darren R. Korber

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