IBI Scientific SK-110 Saliva Collection and Preparation Kit

SK-110 Includes Only:

• 10ml tube containing saliva stabilization solution.
• Collection funnel.
• Instruction manual for use of IBI saliva collection kit.

Features:

• A cost-effective and non-invasive method for capturing DNA samples.
• Easy-to-use funnel fits onto collection tube.
• 2ml saliva stabilization buffer to preserve the integrity of DNA.
• Maintains DNA stability at room temperature for several days and stable at +4°C for up to a month.
• Standardized for high throughput processing and automated liquid handling.
• Typical DNA yields following IBI DNA Extraction Method = 100 µg.
• Optimized for use in either genetic or epigenetic analyses.
• Fully tested for use with Behavioral Diagnostic, Inc.'s Smoke Signature™ Assay.
• IBI Saliva Collection Kits are factory packaged and ready for use.

The IBI Saliva Collection Kit is designed to easily capture and store saliva samples deposited directly from patients. This saliva kit is optimized for use in epigenetic studies.

For Research Use Only

The 10ml saliva collection vial carries a label clearly showing the level at which saliva needs to be deposited and also contains a bar code for easy tracking. This saliva collection kit is designed for use in high-throughput automated liquid handling systems and is ideal for epigenetic studies and genetic studies. Saliva samples are much more cost-effective to ship than blood samples; they can be shipped to a processing center via UPS or FedEx per applicable shipping regulations.

The DNA in the saliva sample is stable at room temperature for several days, but the suggested storage is at +4°C for up to a month until DNA extraction can be performed. A standard ethanol precipitation DNA extraction method can be used on the subsequent saliva sample. This simple protocol typically yields 100 µg of DNA from a 5 ml saliva specimen. The resulting DNA is suitable for nearly all downstream applications and optimized for epigenetic analyses, i.e. Smoke Signature™. (Smoke Signature™ Assay - developed by Behavioral Diagnostics, Inc. (BDI) - is an epigenetic test for quantifying cigarette smoking.)