iSWAB®-RNA-v2 Collection Kit

Applications

Product Common Name: iSWAB®-RNA-v2 Kit

Product Full Name: iSWAB®-RNA-v2 Collection Kit

Part Number: iSWAB®-RNA-v2

Units: 1.0 mL

Includes:
1 iSWAB®-RNA-v2 Device
4 Sterile Applicators
Plastic “biohazard” bag w/ absorbent pad
Extra barcode label (for lab use only)
“Exempt Human Specimen” label
Outer box (used to mail sample back)

*The products shown contain the CE Mark and are approved for IVD use in countries recognizing this standard. In the USA, products are designated For Research Use Only and not for use in diagnostic procedures and will be labeled accordingly.

Devices only for collecting human RNA samples via buccal cells.
Transcriptomics, Gene Expression: qPCR and RNA-based sequencing (RNAseq) , microarray, Northern Blot, Nuclease protection assays, cDNA library construction, Mass spectrometry, ELISA, Western blotting, tissue biopsy stabilization.

Product Description

The iSWAB®-RNA-v2 device is a non-invasive technology for the collection, concentration, and stabilization of intact buccal cells or any mammalian cells collected with a swab or cytobrush allowing for real time ambient stabilization of total RNA from the point of collection to processing. The design of the iSWAB™ collection device allows for the maximum release of collected samples from multiple swabs or brushes into a single device, to achieve a more concentrated sample. Self-collection or assisted collection can be achieved in less than 2 minutes and is suitable for all population segments including infants, toddlers, and elderlies.

Intended Use

iSWAB®-RNA-v2 Collection Kit is a RNA sample collection device for the collection, stabilization, concentration, transport and storage of RNA samples. It is a non-invasive swab-based sampling applicator and is intended to be used for sample collection from various sample types including intact buccal cells and/or any mammalian cells collected with a swab or cytobrush.

Indication for Use (from IFU)

The iSWAB®-RNA-v2 device allows for the non-invasive collection, concentration, and stabilization of intact buccal cells and/or any mammalian cells collected with a swab or cytobrush. Allows for real time ambient stabilization of total RNA from the point of collection to processing. The iSWAB®-RNA-v2 maintains RNA stability and protects RNA from degradation. The device allows extended shelf life stability (up to 4 weeks at room temp, several years at -20 C and -80 C), reduced processing time, and minimal storage footprint.

Storage and Stability

Pre-collection: 18 months from date of manufacture between 15-30° C.
Transport temperature, post-collection: 15-30° C.
Sample stability and storage, post-collection: viable cells are stabilized for up to 4 weeks at at 15-30° C; if longer storage time is required, collected samples can be stored at -20 to -80° C for several years.