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Smarter collection using Isohelix DNA Buccal Swabs Isohelix has created a novel Sample Swab DNA collection platform that offers different benefits for a range of molecular and bioassay applications. Higher yields using Isohelix DNA Isolation Kits The Isohelix DNA isolation kits have been optimized for use with the Isohelix DNA buccal swabs in terms of yield and reduced handling. The isolated DNA is of high quality and suitable for all types of PCR including multiplex and rtPCR. Genotyping The Isohelix swabs give higher yield (4ug/DNA on average) over conventional swabs enabling fewer swabs to be used for SNP genotyping and reducing the number of applications where blood sampling is required. Veterinary Genotyping By replacing blood testing with Isohelix buccal swab testing for veterinary applications. The samples can be taken by the Farmer/fisherman or pet owner reducing the costs of sample collection. Because the swabs are abrasive, sample collection from fish, sheep/dogs, cats and birds has all been successfully completed, either from the ear or nose. In addition improved manual handling ensures that the time taken to get the sample into the lab system is reduced. The system has been used for paternity, clinical and infectious disease testing. Paternity Studies Isohelix swabs are available in different colours to identify mother, father and child, thereby improving the chain of custody management. The increased number of swabs used are easier to handle at lower cost due to the simplified handling enabled by the detachable swab head. Forensic Investigations The Isohelix swabs are superior to cotton or dacron swabs for forensic applications because they have been designed for simpler manual handling. With the detachable head and small transport containers. The swab head can be placed directly into the PCR reaction reducing manual handling time at the point of receipt. This is essential when potentially handling 100s of samples each day.
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