iClean® Saliva SwabCollection Kit

iClean® Saliva Swab Collection Kit is intended for the collection and stabilization of RNA from human Saliva Samples

Precautions:

Precautions:

Ensure the sponge tip does NOT come into contact with any surface prior to collection.

Donor should NOT eat, drink, smoke or chew gum for 30minutes before collecting saliva sample.

Summary and explanation of the kit:

HCY Saliva Swab Kit is a self-collection kit that provides thematerials and instructions for collecting human saliva samples.

Instructions for sample collection:

1. Open package and remove collector without touching sponge tip. Place sponge as far back in

the mouth as comfortable and rub along the lower gums (see close up image) in a back and forth

motion. Gently rub the gums 10 times. If possible, avoid rubbing the teeth.

2. Gently repeat rubbing motion on the opposite side of the mouth along the lower gums for an

additional 10 times.

3. Hold the tube upright to prevent the liquid inside the tube from spilling. Unscrew the cap from

the collection tube without touching the sponge.

4. Turn the cap upside down, insert the sponge into the tube and close cap tightly.

5. Invert the capped tube and shake vigorously15 times.

Preservation Tube

PP material with a Polypropylene screw cap

Shatter-proof and exposed to freezing temperature

Conical bottom, self-standing tube designed for storage and transporting biological specimen

Warning and precautions:

Choking hazard. Caution should be used when inserting sponge into the mouth.

Wash with water if liquid comes in contact with eyes or skin. Do NOT ingest

A fast, reliable and painless way to collect RNA from pediatric donors

Painless for the donor ‒ unlike heel pricks or blood draws

Quick collection protocol ‒ unlike buccal swabs, no drying time is required

Protected sample ‒ RNA remains stable at ambient temperature for 1 year

Liquid sample that enables:

integration with standard labware easy processing in the lab; no cutting of tips required fewer manual steps to reduce the chance of errors and cross-contamination