Isohelix™ Genefix RNA Saliva Collection & Stabilization

Saliva RNA Collection & Stabilization Device for Research Purposes

The GeneFix RFX is an easy-to-use RNA saliva collection device that stabilizes RNA from the moment of collection for 2 months.

• Allows for Isolation of High Yield, High Purity RNA & DNA
• RNA Stabilized at Room Temperature for at least 2 months
• Economic, Easy-to-Use Integrated RNA Stabilization Buffer
• Compatible with Most Manual & HT Isolation Kits
• Unique Funnel Design Prevents Spillages or Buffer Flow Back
• Suitable for Field, Home Use & Clinic-Based Sampling
• Collection Tube Specified to 95kPa for Leak Proof Mailing
• Suitable for COVID-19 Research

Isohelix™ DNA/RNA Buccal Swabs

The Isohelix™ range of DNA Buccal Swabs has been specifically designed to give increased yields of high quality buccal cell and genomic DNA. Buccal cell sampling offers a viable alternative to blood collection and, together with the Isohelix™ range of DNA Isolation and stabilization kits, enables high yields of pure, intact DNA to be collected easily and quickly.

Isohelix DNA swabs are suitable for both human and veterinary use and offer significant advantages over other DNA swab designs in terms of efficiency of cell collection by the unique swab matrix, which combined with a quick release surface, maximizes yields of DNA. Swab batches are ethylene oxide treated and routinely tested for human DNA contamination.

• High-yielding swabs for buccal cell DNA collection
• Unique swab matrix greatly improves DNA yields
• Alternative to blood collection
• Suitable for human and veterinary use
• Easy to handle and quick to use
• Available in single and twin sterile packs

Applications

• Research Genotyping Applications
• Veterinary Genotyping and Diagnostics
• Paternity and Heredity Services
• Forensics and DNA Population Studies

Additional for SK-1S:

DNA Buccal Swab Pack: 1 buccal swab with 5 mL tube and cap

Additional for SK-2S:

DNA Buccal Swab Pack: 1 buccal swab with 2ml tube and special release cap

Additional info for SK-3S, SK-4S & SK-5S:

SK-5S: 3 Buccal Swabs per wrapper

Additional info on RapiDri™Pouch

Once placed into the RapiDri™ pouch, the swab is quickly stabilized to maximize the DNA yield without loss of integrity, over many months at ambient temperatures. The entire contents are Ethylene Oxide treated and routinely tested for human DNA contamination. The RapiDri™ pouch also protects the DNA from cross-contamination and conveniently acts as a transport pack, meeting.

Inoculating Loops and Needles

Total Length: 22.7cm (9)

Reusable Inoculating Loops & Needles

Inoculating Loops:

• High-quality twisted nichrome wire.
• Cool rapidly and are less expensive than platinum.
• Calibrated Loops are supplied with calibration certificates based on ASM/APHA Evans Blue Dye test protocols.

Inoculating Loop Holders:

• Nickel plated brass.
• Handles are insulated to protect the hand during use.

Inoculating Handles and Loops:

• High-quality twisted nichrome wire attached to a lightweight aluminum handle.
• Handles are insulated to protect the hand during use.
• Calibrated loops are supplied with calibration certificates based on ASM/APHA Evans Blue Dye test protocols.

Inoculating Needles:

• High-quality nichrome wire that cools rapidly after sterilization.
• Attached to a light-weight and insulated aluminum handle.

Specifications

Isohelix™ BuccalPrep Plus DNA Isolation Kit

• Latest optimized chemistry for the highest purities
• Includes lysis and stabilization buffers
• High purity values as measured by A260/280
• High yields of intact DNA with negligible RNA
• All the same advantages as Buccal-Prep kits

The Buccal-Prep Plus DNA Isolation Kit is our latest precipitation-based chemistry combining all the necessary optimized buffers to fully lyse and simply purify DNA from Buccal swabs. The kit has a fast protocol, producing high yields and purity for all downstream processing applications. As with our other precipitation-based chemistries, no solvents, alcohol, or other external buffers are required, giving fewer processing steps and creating a faster process time.

Petri (Non-treated Cell Culture Dishes)

• Cell Culture Dishes are available in Tissue Culture Treated and Non-treated Cell Culture versions
• Petri (Non-treated Cell Culture Dishes) have thicker and more durable plastic than standard Petri Dishes  both can be used for the same applications
• 60, 70 and 100mm dishes available with a pronounced grip ring for improved handling
• Vented lids contain molded spacers to allow gas exchange

PR1MA™ Universal Pipette Carousel

Ideal for research, clinical, or academic labs.

Keep your lab bench organized and your pipettes easily accessible with the PR1MA™ Universal Pipette Carousel Rack. Designed to securely hold up to six single-channel pipettors, this durable stand features a 360º rotating carousel for convenient access to your pipettes at all times.

The universal design is compatible with most major pipette brands, making it a versatile solution for any lab. Built with a stable steel base, the carousel stand provides exceptional durability and balance, even under full load. Ideal for busy lab environments where organization and quick access are essential.

Key Features

• Universal compatibility – fits most popular single-channel pipettes
• Holds up to 6 pipettors
• 360° rotating carousel for easy access
• Sturdy, steel base ensures stability on any bench surface
• Keeps pipettes organized, secure, and within reach

Isohelix™ BuccalFix Plus DNA Isolation Kit

All the reagents needed to easily and quickly isolate and purify DNA with extremely high yields and purity.

The BuccalFix DNA Isolation Kits are designed to easily and quickly purify DNA already stored in BuccalFix Stabilization buffers. 

The kit comes with all the reagents required to perform the necessary isolation steps, including Proteinase K, to produce DNA with high yields and purity for all downstream processing applications.
The protocol is extremely flexible and easily adjusted if there are varying volumes to be purified. The average processing time for 0.5 mL is well under 1 hour, and no solvents, alcohol, or other buffers are required.  

• Optimized for DNA Buccal Swabs
• Can be scaled up or down for varying volumes
• Gives extremely high yields and purity
• Rapid protocol times
• Can be used in single or automated environments
• Uses optimized chemistries with data history
• Does not co-elute RNA

Isohelix™ Buccalyse Direct To PCR Kit

The Isohelix™ Buccalyse DNA Release Kit produces high DNA yields from buccal swabs (2 to 4 µg) average total yield from an adult) offering significant advantages of ease of handling, speed, and ease of sample preparation with rapid extraction of PCR-ready DNA using a single tube method not requiring centrifugation.

BEK-50 DNA release kit is for 50 samples. BEK-3 is for 3 samples. 

• Quick and easy 1 tube / 1 step kit
• PCR-ready DNA in under 20 mins
• For simple and multiplex PCR
• Ideal for qPCR DNA samples
• Outperforms alternative single-tube kits
• For High Throughput and Robotics
• Developed for DNA buccal swabs

Isohelix™ Xtreme DNA Isolation Kit

The Xtreme DNA Isolation Kit is a silica membrane-based spin column DNA purification kit designed to isolate highly purified, high molecular weight genomic DNA from buccal swabs with minimal losses. The DNA is suitable for use in even the most demanding downstream applications.

The XCU-50 kit is for 50 reactions, while XME-5 is for 5 reactions.

• Very high purity DNA
• DNA free from trace PCR inhibitors
• Optimized for buccal DNA
• Manual or high throughput formats
• No solvent-based chemicals
• Maintains integrity of the genomic DNA
• Improved success in demanding downstream applications

GeneFiX™ Saliva DNA/RNA Collection and Isolation

The GeneFix™ range of DNA/RNA products has been designed to simply maximize the yields and purity of DNA/RNA collected and stabilized from Saliva. Isohelix has over the years built a leading reputation for designing and manufacturing DNA/ RNA sampling and purification products, built around their unique High Yielding DNA Buccal Swabs together with their associated kits to stabilize and isolate your DNA/RNA.

GeneFiX™ products use many shared chemistries and knowledge designs from our existing swab DNA isolation kits, and where technically appropriate these have been re-configured, or method developed to optimize their use solely on saliva stabilized either from the GeneFiX™ collectors or other saliva collection devices. The resulting DNA/RNA collected through GeneFiX™, as with the Isohelix Buccal DNA, can be used in the most demanding downstream processes.
 

• Stabilizes DNA & RNA at Room Temperature
• Total DNA Yields Exceeding 300 μg/µL
• Guanidinium Free Pre-Filled Stabilization Buffer
• Optimized with GeneFix Isolation Kits
• Non-Toxic - Non-Hazardous - Easy to Use
• Unique Funnel Design Prevents Spillages or Buffer Flow Back
• Suitable for Field, Home Use & Clinic-Based Sampling
• Collection Tube Specified to 95kPa for Leak Proof Mailing

DNA/RNA Saliva Collectors

GeneFix™ is an easy-to-use and economical DNA/RNA saliva collection device, designed specifically to store and stabilize long-term DNA for 1 or 2 mL saliva samples, and now additionally our new High Capacity collector for 3 mL samples. The collection tube is pre-filled with a fully tested and chemically optimized stabilization buffer. The simple screw-on funnel enables the saliva sample to be delivered directly and quickly into the buffer.

Clear, legible markings on the GeneFiX™ collection tubes indicate the correct volume of Saliva to be delivered, before removing and sealing the tube, the unique funnel design prevents spillages and flow back even when accidentally knocked over. The collection tubes will withstand defined physical pressures that have been specified for leakproof sample transport and are designed for either manual or more automated application with printed bar codes and caps options being suitable for auto de-capping machines.

• GFX-01 Can Collect 1 mL of Saliva & Stabilize DNA For Up To 60 Months
• GFX-02 Can Collect 2 mL of Saliva & Stabilize DNA For Up To 60 Months
• Xtra DNA Collect GFX-03 Can Collect 3 mL of Saliva &stabilize DNA For Up To 60 Months

Isohelix™ Buccal-Mag DNA Isolation Kit

High Throughput Magnetic Bead DNA Isolation

BMG is a Fast & Reliable Method for Medium to High Throughput Purification of DNA Samples.

• High Binding Capacity to Maximize Sample Yields
• High Purity & Yield for Enhanced Downstream Performance
• Variable Sample Volumes for Flexible Methodology
• Non-Toxic to Reduce Risk Considerations Over Other Kits
• Makes Use of Original Tubes to Reduce Waste & Cost
• Developed Specifically for Buccal Swabs