Sample Collection
DNA/RNA Shield
- Preserve and Protect Microbiome Samples
- Streamlined Purification – No Reagent Removal
- Collection Devices Ready for any Application
Collect. Preserve. Discover.
Preserve and Protect Microbiome Profiles
An all-in-one Solution.
Preserve samples >30 days at ambient temperature
Proteobacteria
Firmicutes
Bacteroidetes
Actinobacteria
With Shield
Without Shield
A fecal sample stored with and without DNA/RNA Shield was profiled across 1 month using 16S Sequencing. Genus level composition is shown
Protect Microbial DNA and RNA
Store and/or transport samples in DNA/RNA Shield for later purification of high-quality DNA and/or RNA.
| DNA/RNA Shield | Supplier Q | |
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| Stable at 25°C | RNA: 30 Days, DNA >2 years | 1 week |
| Stable at -20°C | Indefinitely | >1 year |
| Stable at 37°C | 3 Days | 1 Day |
Prevent Freeze-Thaw Cycling Bias
Protect Microbiome Profiles
DNA/RNA Shield Protects against Freeze-Thaw Cycling Bias
Pathogen Inactivation
Simplify Handling of Microbial Samples
Complete Pathogen Inactivation
DNA/RNA Shield also abides by the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) guidelines for pathogen inactivation.
DNA/RNA Shield lyses and effectively inactivates pathogens in a sample. This includes tough-to-lyse microbes or viruses without
the need for additional steps, such as heat-treatment, homogenization, or alcohol sterilization.
DNA/RNA Shield has been rigorously tested to ensure inactivation of the toughest viruses.
No reagent removal
Streamlined Workflows
Accommodate all Applications
Collection Devices for Any Sample
Product List
| Description | Instruction Manual | |
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| DNA/RNA Shield Reagent | All purpose reagent for sample lysis and stabilization of DNA/RNA. |
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| DNA/RNA Shield (2X concentrate) | Reagent concentrate (2X) for use with liquids at 1:1 ratio. |
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| Lysis Tube (Microbe) | 2 mL collection tube (prefilled with 1 mL DNA/RNA Shield) and Microbe Bashing Beads for the collection and homogenization of microbial samples. |
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| Collection Tube | 2 mL collection tube (prefilled with 1 mL DNA/RNA Shield) for the collection of any sample. |
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| Fecal Collection Tube | 15 mL container (prefilled with 9 mL DNA/RNA Shield) for the direct collection of up to 1 gram or 1 mL stool. Collection spoon is included in the container screwcap. |
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| Collection Tube w/ Swab | 12 x 80 mm screwcap container filled with 1 mL DNA/RNA Shield and a sterile swab for specimen collection. |
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