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T-Swab - a high yield buccal swab for DNA collection

Isohelix have developed a highly innovative buccal swab that offers a range of benefits:

  • Able to yield 19 ng/ul, dramatically reducing the number of swabs required to only two.
  • Ongoing reduction in the amount of reagent needed to effect the isolation.
  • Tested across a range of chemistries with consistent results.
  • Capable of producing 3ug of DNA per swab, sufficient for most genetic testing requirements.

Why this method is preferable to blood:

  • Blood samples are not necessary for large scale DNA isolation
  • More cost effective
  • Lower quantities of reagents
  • Can be sent by mail
  • No GP visit required
  • Can be used on humans or animals
  • Storage

The product is registered as a medical device with the Medical Devices Agency and is also registered for a CE mark.

Product Brochure - download our PDF file
T-Swab Ordering Information

The T-Swab kit is commonly available as:

1. A single swab in a blister pack

2. A blister pack containing the following:

  • 1 swab
  • 1 plastic tube and stopper
  • Plastic wrapper

Orders are accepted in multiples of 50.

For further information on how to order T-Swab kits, please contact Isohelix on ++ 44 (0) 1622 851177 or .

Clients include:

  • Research Institutes
  • Pharmacogenetic companies
  • Paternity companies
  • Genomic ancestry

Future Products:

Isohelix are currently developing a range of products in genomic and plasmid DNA.