iSWAB Microbiome Extraction Less Collection Tubes for SARS-CoV-2 Sample Collection

Description

500 tubes for SARS-CoV-2 sample collection (nasal swabs or saliva for respiratory tract sample collection) and extraction less sample processing by direct qRT-PCR or direct LAMP

After sample suspension in the iSWAB-MB-EL (also called iSWAB-RC-EL) solution, the swabs are discarded immediately. The iSWAB-MB-EL (iSWAB-RC-EL) solution deactivates all viruses, bacteria, fungi, and spores whereas viral RNA is preserved at room temperature for weeks.

Transport and store SARS-CoV-2 samples at ambient temperatures, all in the same tube, with no need to include swabs!

Contents: 500 unlabeled iSWAB -MB-EL (iSWAB-RC-EL) tubes (0.8 ml iSWAB-MB-EL / iSWAB-RC-EL solution) plus 3 extra barcode labels and 1 QR code label (for the tube cap) per tube.

Please let us know the total number of required tubes to receive a price quote.

• Extraction less RT-PCR or RT-LAMP
• Reduce processing time and costs by eliminating the extraction step
• Compatible with nasal swab and saliva samples
• Swab-free sample transport: Improved sample integrity and decreased sample processing time – no leachables, e.g. from cotton or wood, which can interfere with downstream applications
• iSWAB-Microbiome-EL maintains the status quo at the time of collection
• Viral RNA remains stable at room temperature for at least 14 days
• The stabilization buffer efficiently inactivates all virus, bacteria, fungi, and spores allowing safe transport and lab handling of biological sample
• Non-toxic stabilization; does not contain organic solvents, guanidine salts or guanidine like chemicals – no use of organic, hazardous solvent fixatives or detergents
• Traceable: LIMS compatible unique barcodes included for each iSWAB tube enable efficient traceability and storage
• Ambient temperature transport and storage with no cold chain involvement
• iSWAB-MB-EL buffer allows the molecular analysis of viral RNA by direct qRT-PCR and direct RT-LAMP at high sensitivity

iSWAB-MB-EL for Respiratory Tract Sample Collection: Rapid, extraction-less, cost-effective SARS-CoV-2 sample collection and analysis

Product Description

The iSWAB™-Microbiome-EL (iSWAB™-MB-EL) collection device consists of a collection device that is pre-filled with 800 μL of the iSWAB™-MB-EL non-toxic, stabilizing buffer and fitted with a proprietary insert. The insert is designed to optimize the release of specimens collected with swabs into the stabilizing buffer, creating a minimal footprint and allowing for swab-free transport of specimens. The iSWAB™-MB-EL collection device eliminates the costly and time-consuming RNA isolation step from diagnostic workflows.

Intended Use

The iSWAB™-Microbiome-EL collection device is intended for the stabilization and inactivation of human specimens suspected of containing an infectious disease. This Device can be used for the collection, transport, and storage of specimens at ambient temperature (15-30 °C) and allows for the transportation of samples without a swab. Specimens collected in the iSWAB™-Microbiome-EL collection device are suitable for use with marketed molecular diagnostic tests for infectious diseases without the need for an RNA extraction step.

Indication for Use

The iSWAB™-Microbiome-EL collection device is intended for the stabilization and inactivation of microbial, viral, fungal, and spore DNA and RNA from various sample types including nasal, oral, vaginal, and skin. This device can be used for the collection, transport, and storage of specimens at ambient temperature. Specimens collected in the iSWAB-Microbiome-EL collection device are suitable for use with marketed molecular diagnostic tests for infectious diseases.

Storage and Stability

Pre-collection: 15 months from date of manufacture between 15-30° C.

Transport temperature, post-collection: 15-30° C.

Sample stability and storage 15-30° C 28 days for nasal specimens and 33 days for saliva specimens.

If longer storage time is required, collected samples can be stored at -20 to -80° C.