Stool Sample Preparation Devices

• - The preservative provides sample homogeneity, eliminating sample variability

• - Preserve and safely transport DNA & RNA at ambient temperature

• - No cold shipping/storage needed - hassle-free and cost effective

• - Isolate high quality nucleic acids for any application including 16s NGS

• - Robust preservation over a range of temperatures

• - Customizable with various accessories for easy and safe collection

• - Eliminates odor and renders samples safe and non-infectious

A rapid and simple method for the collection, preservation and shipping of stool samples

• - No need to immediately process samples

• - Nucleic acid preservation at room temperature over 2 years for DNA and up to 7 days for RNA

• - Ship fecal samples at room temperature safely

• - Compatible with most DNA/RNA isolation methods

• - Optimized isolation procedure using Norgen's Microbiome DNA Isolation Kit

Fecal Swab Collection and Preservation System

Norgen’s Fecal Swab Collection and Preservation System is designed for collection, ambient storage and transport of nucleic acids from stool specimens. The Fecal Swab Collection and Preservation System tubes contain Norgen’s Stool Preservative in a liquid format. The user simply collects the specimen using the provided swab, and then transfers the swab into the Stool Preservative. The Stool Preservative prevents the growth of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and fungi, and also inactivates viruses allowing the resulting non-infectious samples to be handled and shipped safely. In addition, the Stool Preservative eliminates the need to immediately process or freeze samples and allows the samples to be shipped to centralized testing facilities at ambient temperatures. The components of the Stool Preservative allow samples to be stored at room temperature for over 2 years for DNA and 7 days for RNA. To extend the stool RNA stability in the preservative, storage at -20°C or -70°C is recommended upon arrival at the testing facilities until RNA purification.

Kit Specifications

Stability of Stool Nucleic Acids at Room Temperature:

• 2 years for DNA

• Up to 7 days for RNA

Storage Conditions and Product Stability:

The Fecal Swab Collection and Preservation System (Bulk Format) can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 years without any reduction in kit performance. The expiry date for the swabs is written on the swab wrapper.

Catalog #: 45670-B

Please email us at cs@medikonia.com for any enquiry. To place an order, please include the catalog number(s) of the product(s) in the email.

Protocols

Fecal Swab Collection and Preservation System - Protocol (Bulk Format)

Supplementary Protocols

Donor Procedure

Application Notes

Comparative Microbiome Profiles from Fecal Preservation Methods

Gut Microbiome Diversity: Comparison of Stool DNA Preservation Methods

Safety Data Sheets

Fecal Swab Collection and Preservation System - Safety Data Sheet

Product Flyers

Fecal Swab Collection and DNA Preservation System