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  • Products → Human Genomics → ORAcollect•DNA | OCR-100

    DNA Collection Kits for Diagnostics

    Collect superior samples for your genetic analysis

    Oragene Discover | OCR-100

    Easy and reliable DNA collection with ORAcollect•DNA

    ORAcollect•DNA is a painless, non-invasive and easy-to-use DNA collection kit for self or assisted sample collection. ORAcollect•DNA is designed to collect, stabilize and protect DNA samples. DNA from ORAcollect•DNA can be used for genetic testing applications. Unlike buccal swabs, collected samples are liquid based, bacteriostatic and integrate easily in existing lab workflows.

    Why DNA
    from saliva

    Overview

    Product Benefits

    ORAcollect for pediatrics is a reliable alternative to traditional DNA collection methods and offers several advantages:

    • Quick, reliable and easy collection protocol with no drying time needed
    • High quality sample, the ORAcollect•DNA reagent is bacteriostatic and will inhibit the growth of bacteria from time of sample collection to processing
      • High quality DNA for use in downstream molecular applications
      • Full sample traceability with integrated barcodes
    • Liquid sample that enables:
      • use with liquid handling robots
      • compatibility with standard labware
      • easy processing
      • no cutting of tips
      • fewer manual steps reduces the chance of errors and cross contamination

    Saliva vs blood DNA
    collection: The cost battle

    Saliva vs Blood

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    Blood Collection
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    Attributes
    Venous blood
    Buccal swabs
    ORAcollect•DNA (OCR-100)
    Non-invasive collection
    ✘
    ✔
    ✔
    Standardized format for high-throughput processing
    ✔
    ✘
    ✔
    Liquid sample
    ✔
    ✘
    ✔
    Specimen stability at room temperature
    Days
    Days
    Months
    Shipping at ambient temperature
    ✘
    ✔
    ✔
    No cold chain required
    ✘
    ✔
    ✔
    Bacteriostatic
    ✔
    ✘†
    ✔†
    Median DNA yield
    30 µg
    0.7 µg†
    3.9 µg†
    Sample size
    1 mL
    1 swab
    1 mL
    Molecular weight
    > 23 kb
    < 23 kb
    > 23 kb

    † Panford-Walsh R., Doukhanine E. and Bouevitch A. (2011). Comparison of DNA from samples collected using ORAcollect•DNA vs. buccal swabs. DNA Genotek. PD-WP-00021.

    Full terms and conditions for all DNA Genotek products are available here.

    DNA Genotek's sample collection devices and nucleic acid stabilization chemistries are protected by issued and pending patents in numerous countries around the world.

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    ORAcollect•DNA (OCR-100) data sheet.

    Download PD-BR-00240 – ORAcollect•RNA product weight and dimensions.

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    ORAcollect•DNA collection instructions
    Instructions for self or assisted collection in multiple languages.

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    DNA Genotek has created a mailing solution that complies with International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations for samples not expected to be pathogenic, while also protecting the collection kit on the way to and from the donor.

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    PD-WP-00021: Comparison of DNA from samples collected using ORAcollect™•DNA (OCR-100) vs. buccal swabs

    PD-WP-00026: HLA typing using DNA from oral samples collected with ORAcollect®•DNA

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    Product Change Notifications

    Product Change Notifications

    PD-PCN-00014: Based upon user feedback, DNA Genotek has made improvements to our ORAcollect DNA (OCR-100) product. We will be changing the double-ended cap and the collection tube dimensions to improve kit handling and compatibility with liquid automation platforms.

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    …ORAcollect sample collection kits are providing us with the utmost in flexibility when we require a DNA sample … The quality of DNA is more than adequate to meet our needs.

    Ephraim Gazit, MD, Professor (emeritus) of Pediatrics
    Chaim Sheba Medical Center

    Speed your time-to-market with a complete end-to-end sample collection solution

    Our products can be fully customized to meet your time to market, streamlined end-to-end operational workflows, and branding requirements.

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DNA Genotek Inc., a subsidiary of OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSUR), focuses on providing high-quality biological sample collection products and end-to-end services for human genomics, microbiome and infectious disease applications. The Company's Oragene•Dx and ORAcollect•Dx product lines are the first and only FDA 510(k) cleared saliva-based DNA collection devices for in vitro diagnostic use. DNA Genotek also offers Research Use Only products to collect and preserve large amounts of DNA or RNA from multiple sample types. DNA Genotek markets its products worldwide and has a global customer base with thousands of customers in over 100 countries.

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