DNAgard Blood

DNAgard® Blood Tube

Collect, Ship and Preserve DNA in Whole Blood at Room Temperature.

DNAgard® Blood Tube is designed for the collection, preservation and shipping of whole blood samples for genomic DNA isolation. The preservative reagent rapidly permeates cellular structures and membranes (cell lysis) to stabilize and protect genomic DNA in whole blood samples. The use of DNAgard Blood Tube provides a streamlined workflow from blood collection in the clinic or field to sample processing in the laboratory.

Product Specifications

  • Evacuated, sterile, blood collection tube (10ml)
    • DNAgard Blood
  • Pre-fill volume (preservative) = 1.0ml
  • Blood draw volume = 6.5ml
  • Storage temperature = -20°C to 45°C
  • Blood DNA preservation = 14 months at room temperature

Product Performance


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Figure-1: DNAgard Blood Tube formulation preserves DNA in whole blood for 14 months. Gel images of isolated genomic DNA recovered from blood samples preserved for 14 months in DNAgard Blood (DGB) at room temperature, in a competitor preservative (COM) at room temperature, unprotected (NP) at room temperature, versus control (-20°C).

Features & Benefits

  • Standard venipuncture collection
  • Preserve and Maintain Sample Integrity
    • Collect, ship and preserve DNA in blood under optimal conditions
    • Recover high quality DNA (high MW fragments)
    • Recover quantitative DNA (yield)
  • Compatible with different extraction/purification techniques
  • Compatible with all downstream applications

 

 

DNAgard Blood Tube is for Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.