DNA•SAL™ Saliva Collection Device for DNA / RNA
DNA•SAL™ is a revolutionary tool for the collection of DNA from saliva. The device scrapes cells and saliva in the mouth via a series of serrated edges resulting in the accumulation of a mixture of oral fluids (saliva) and cells that are trapped in an array of voids on the plastic body of the DNA•SAL™ device. The DNA•SAL™ is removed from the mouth and placed immediately into a transport tube containing a buffer solution that immediately acts to lyse and preserve the sample. The handle of the DNA•SAL™ tool is then detached and the transport tube containing the sample and buffer immediately processed or sent to a laboratory, where pure DNA can be extracted using an extraction kit provided by Oasis Diagnostics®*
*Note: A number of other [saliva] extraction kits may be suitable for extraction purposes. Please contact your local supplier for confirmation.
Instruction for Collection of Samples:
1. Open Buffer Bottle and set on flat surface.
2. Rake collection teeth on the inside of cheeks several times until the collection area is sufficiently loaded with saliva and cellular material (not shown).
3. Insert the collection area into the bottle.
4. Hold the bottle in one hand and rotate the handle as shown until the collection head drops into the bottle.
5. Discard the handle and secure the lid to the bottle.
6. Shake the bottle for 5 seconds to mix the buffer with the cellular sample.
6. The sample is now ready for processing.