Saliva Swab Collection Kit

iClean® saliva swab collection kit CY-93050R-TS is intended for specimen self-collection and

stabilization of DNA or RNA from the samples.

Precautions:

Fast, reliable, & painless way of specimen collection

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

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

●Painless for the donor – unlike heel pricks or blood draws

●Quick collection protocol – unlike buccal swabs, no drying

time is required

●Ambient temperature transport, sample validity 30 days

(If for RNA, 7 days validity)

●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 errorsand cross-contamination

Saliva Swab Collection Kit: Opening a New Chapter in Convenient Sampling

In the field of biomedical testing, sample collection is a crucial initial step. The saliva swab collection kit, with its unique advantages, is gradually becoming an essential tool in numerous testing scenarios, bringing great convenience to medical diagnosis, disease prevention and control, as well as scientific research.

The saliva swab collection kit has a wide range of applications. In terms of disease diagnosis, it can assist in the detection of various diseases. For example, during the COVID – 19 pandemic, saliva samples could be used for COVID – 19 nucleic acid testing. Compared with traditional nasopharyngeal swab sampling, it is more comfortable for the person being sampled and can reduce the risk of infection for medical staff during the sampling process. In the diagnosis of viral infectious diseases such as influenza and hand – foot – and – mouth disease, by collecting saliva samples, the nucleic acid or antigen of the virus can be quickly detected, providing a basis for clinical diagnosis. The saliva swab collection kit also plays an important role in genetic disease screening. By collecting oral epithelial cells in saliva, DNA can be extracted for genetic testing, which is used to screen for genetic diseases such as cystic fibrosis and thalassemia, providing the possibility for early detection and intervention of diseases.

The characteristics of this collection kit are very remarkable. Firstly, its sampling process is extremely convenient. The saliva swabs equipped in the kit are reasonably designed and easy to operate. The person being sampled only needs to gently wipe the swab inside the mouth to complete the sampling, without the need for professional assistance, greatly improving the sampling efficiency. Secondly, the kit has excellent preservation performance. The collected saliva samples can be stably preserved in the preservation solution in the kit, effectively preventing the degradation of biological components in the samples, ensuring that the quality of the samples is not affected during transportation and storage, and providing a reliable sample basis for subsequent detection and analysis.

The advantages of the saliva swab collection kit are obvious. Its non – invasiveness is a prominent advantage. Compared with methods such as blood collection and nasopharyngeal swab sampling, saliva collection does not cause pain to the person being sampled. It is especially suitable for children, the elderly, and those who are more sensitive to pain, effectively improving the compliance of sample collection. In addition, the cost of the kit is relatively low. Whether in production, transportation, or use, it has a high cost – performance ratio, making large – scale sample collection possible, which is of great significance in disease screening and epidemic prevention and control work.

When using the saliva swab collection kit, there are also some precautions. Before collection, the person being sampled should avoid eating, drinking, smoking, chewing gum, and other behaviors to prevent affecting the composition and quality of the saliva samples. During the collection process, it is necessary to ensure that the swab is in full contact with the oral mucosa and wipe it according to the specified time and method to obtain a sufficient amount of samples. After collection, the swab should be immediately placed in the preservation solution, and ensure that it is well – sealed. Store and transport it according to the required temperature and method. At the same time, pay attention to the shelf life of the kit and avoid using expired products.

With its advantages of convenience, non – invasiveness, and low cost, the saliva swab collection kit has brought new vitality to biomedical testing. In the future medical and scientific research fields, it is expected to play an even more important role, providing strong support for people’s health and scientific research.