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Superior Samples • Proven Performance
- Increase recruitment and compliance with painless, non-invasive sample collection
- Eliminate phlebotomy costs
- Sample remains stable for months at room temperature, reducing transportation and storage costs
- Sample can be mailed using the standard postal system
- DNA from saliva is equivalent to DNA from blood for downstream applications
- Sample traceability with unique 1D barcode
go DNA® is available in select countries only. Please enquire at info@dnagenotek.com for full details.
| DGR-400
Available in select countries only
Collect superior samples for your genetic analysis and testing
All genetic analysis starts with the collection of DNA samples. Collect reliable samples with an all-in-one system for the collection, stabilization and transportation of DNA from saliva.
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Collection method comparison chart
Blood Collection |
Oral Collection |
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Attributes |
Venous blood |
Mouthwash |
Buccal swabs |
go DNA (DGR-400) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-invasive collection |
✘ |
✘ |
✔ |
✔ |
Standardized format for high-throughput processing |
✔ |
✘ |
✘ |
✔ |
Specimen stability at room temperature |
Days |
Weeks |
Days |
Months |
Low bacterial content |
✔ |
✘† |
✘†
|
✔ |
Median DNA yield |
30 µg |
35 µg |
2 µg |
57 µg |
Sample size |
1 mL |
10 mL‡ |
1 swab |
2 mL |
Molecular weight |
> 23 kb |
> 23 kb |
< 23 kb |
> 23 kb |
Shipping at ambient temperature |
✘ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
† Birnboim, H.C., Iwasiow, R.M. and James, C.M.P. (2008). Human genomic DNA content of saliva samples collected with the Oragene self-collection kit. DNA Genotek. PD-WP-011.
‡ Volume of mouthwash used for sample collection.
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The collection protocol is very convenient, the extraction is very quick and simple, and the yield is great. We have collected from [donors] not willing to go for a blood draw, [including] children, elderly patients and overseas relatives. The ease of shipping and self-collection are remarkable.
Ruth McPherson, MD, PhD and Nihan Kavaslar, PhD
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
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