Improve DNA
collection, storage and purity with Isohelix Buccal Swabs and kits
Buccal
swabs are used across a wide variety of fields.
They are used in research laboratories, forensic labs, genetic testing
laboratories, veterinary genotyping and diagnostics laboratories, paternity
testing laboratories, and clinical diagnostics, to name a few. The type of buccal swab used can not only
have an effect on the amount of DNA collected, but can also impact further
stability and extraction in downstream applications. Isohelix swabs have a novel matrix that
ensures efficient collection and increases DNA yield and ease of
extraction. When paired with Isohelix
kits, even higher yields and purity can be obtained.
Isohelix provides an integrated
solution for DNA processing with products for sampling, transporting,
stabilizing, and extraction while maintaining high yields and purity. Isohelix swabs provide significant advantages
over other commercially available swabs. (Figure below)
What sets Isohelix apart?
• High
yielding swabs for buccal cell DNA collection
• Unique
swab matrix greatly improves DNA yields
• Alternative
to blood collection
• Suitable
for human and veterinary use
There are various different swab
types available to fit your needs. All
swabs are ethylene oxide treated and are tested for DNA contamination. The SK-1 swabs come with a 5 mL tube. After
collecting the shaft can be easily snapped above swab head. The SK-1 swabs are best paired with
Dri-capsules, which allow for storage of the DNA for at least 3.5 years at room
temperature!
The swabs can also be purchased with a 2 mL
tube. After collection, the lid on the 2
mL tube is securely closed. If air
venting is desired for drying of the swab in the field, the stopper can be
opened while still having a closed cap.
The swab can then be removed by pulling on the shaft.
If desired, swabs can also be purchased individually
wrapped, two per pack, or three per pack.
Need to effectively
stabilize and/or isolate your DNA?
The DDK kit is a no column quick processing kit. The DDK kit includes a stabilization reagent
(stabilizes for up to 5 years) and isolation reagent that maintains both high
yield and purity. Up to 10 µg of DNA can
be obtained from each swab with the DDK kit.
The two cartridge based kits, XtraClean and Xtreme are
important when extra high purity is desirable.
These kits are great when downstream analysis assays are arrays or
quantitative PCR.
Need your DNA Rapidly?
Try the BEK Buccalyse DNA Release Kit. Obtain a 2 to 4µg yield in minutes!
