Saliva kits for the recovery of DNA and RNA .
DNA Genotek‘s kits provide DNA and RNA in excellent quality and high yield. Other highlights include easy sample collection, safe handling and perfect stabilization of nucleic acids over weeks at room temperature. This makes transporting samples to the laboratory or study center safe and easy. DNA Genotek’s kits have also proven excellent for self-collection of samples by participants of studies.
Hard Facts .
- Proven millions of times worldwide
- Non-invasive method, safe handling
- Long shelf life, even without cooling
- High DNA yield, excellent DNA quality
- Excellent performance in subsequent assays
- Best suited for sample collection at home
Applications .
By detecting minute genetic changes – single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) – potential disease risks or pathological changes can be identified.
Reiner, J., Karger, L., Cohen, N., Mehta, L., Edelmann, L., & Scott, S. A. (2017). Chromosomal Microarray Detection of Constitutional Copy Number Variation Using Saliva DNA. The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, 19(3), 397-403. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmoldx.2016.11.006
Kushner, S. C., Herzhoff, K., Vrshek-Schallhorn, S., & Tackett, J. L. (2018). Depression in early adolescence: Contributions from relational aggression and variation in the oxytocin receptor gene. Aggressive Behavior, 44(1), 60-68. https://doi.org/10.1002/ab.21724
Human DNA obtained with Oragene saliva kits is ideal for studying epigenetic changes.
Rushing, A., Sommer, E. C., Zhao, S., Po’e, E. K., & Barkin, S. L. (2020). Salivary epigenetic biomarkers as predictors of emerging childhood obesity. BMC Medical Genetics, 21(1), 34. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12881-020-0968-7
The excellent stabilization of DNA in the ORAgene Saliva Kits offers best conditions for telomere length determination.
Goldman, E. A., Eick, G. N., Compton, D., Kowal, P., Snodgrass, J. J., Eisenberg, D. T. A., & Sterner, K. N. (2018). Evaluating minimally invasive sample collection methods for telomere length measurement. American Journal of Human Biology, 30(1), e23062. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.23062
Traditionally, bone marrow donor registries and transplant centers collect DNA samples from potential donors through either a blood sample or buccal swab. In contrast, sample collection with ORAgene kits is non-invasive and still provides high quality DNA for HLA typing.
DNA Genotek. (n.d.). HLA typing using DNA from oral samples collected with ORAcollect®-DNA. https://www. dnagenotek.com/ROW/pdf/PD-WP-00026.pdf
Epidemiological studies – e.g. on the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the population – require easy sample collection in order to achieve a high willingness to donate on the part of the subjects.
James, G., McMullin, M. F., Duncombe, A. S., Clarke, M., & Anderson, L. A. (2018). The MOSAICC study: Assessing feasibility for biological sample collection in epidemiology studies and comparison of DNA yields from saliva and whole blood samples. Annals of Human Genetics, 82(2), 114-118. https://doi.org/10.1111/ahg.12227
McElfish, P. A., Narcisse, M.-R., Long, C. R., Ayers, B. L., Hawley, N. L., Aitaoto, N., Riklon, S., Su, L. J., Ima, S. Z., Wilmoth, R. O., Schulz, T. K., & Kadlubar, S. (2017). Leveraging community-based participatory research capacity to recruit Pacific Islanders into a genetics study. Journal of Community Genetics, 8(4), 283-291. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12687-017-0313-9
Genetic analyses help to individualize a patient’s therapy.
Details .
Various kits for sampling from saliva .
Item number | Saliva volume | Swab | DNA/RNA | ⌀ Yield | Pediatric use | Sample stability at RT |
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OG-600 [OG-500] | 2 ml | No | DNA | 58.5 µg | No | > 5 years [2] |
OG-610 [OG-510] | 1 ml | No | DNA | 36.0 µg | No | > 5 years [2] |
ON-600 [ON-500] | 0.5 ml | No | DNA | 11.6 µg | No | Months |
OG-675 [OG-575] | 0.75 ml | Yes | DNA | 17.3 µg | Yes | > 5 years [2] |
OMR-610 | 1 ml | No | DNA and RNA | 7.2 µg (DNA) 5.6 µg (RNA) | No | 21 days |
OC-175 | – | Yes | DNA | 2 µg | Yes | > 1 year |
OCR-100 | – | Yes | DNA | 2.9 µg | Yes | Months |
ORE-100 | – | Yes | RNA | 5.9µg | Yes | < 60 days |
[2] Iwasiow, R.M.; Desbois, A.; Birnboim, H.C. (2011). Long-term stability of DNA from saliva samples stored in the Oragene® self-collection kit. DNA Genotek. PD-WP-005.
[3] Panford-Walsh, R.; Doukhanine, E.; Bouevitch, A. (2012). Comparison of DNA from samples collected using ORAcollect®•DNA (OCR‑100) vs. buccal swabs. DNA Genotek. PD-WP-0021.
[4] Niles, J.O., Rabuka, S., and Iwasiow, R.M. (2010). Non-invasive, assisted collection of high quantity and quality genomic DNA from saliva of young children. DNA Genotek. PD-WP-018.
Perfect stabilization of DNA in Oragene® kits .
The DNA in the saliva samples collected with Oragene® kits OG-600, OG-610, or OG-675 is stable at room temperature for several years. Expensive cooling or freezing of the samples during transport and storage can therefore be dispensed with.
From: Iwasiow, R. M., Desbois, A., & Birnboim, H. C. (2011). Long-term stability of DNA from saliva samples stored in the Oragene® self-collection kit. DNA Genotek. https://www.dnagenotek.com/ROW/pdf/PD-WP-005.pdf
DNA from Oragene saliva samples after 5 years of storage at room temperature.
OG-600 .
The OG-600 kit is one of our best sellers. This product provides an optimized all-in-one system for the collection, stabilization and transport of saliva samples for DNA recovery.
Advantages .
- High quality and quantity of DNA
- Equivalent to blood for DNA analysis
- Painless and reliable self or assisted sampling
- DNA is stable at room temperature for years
- Optimized for both manual sample processing and automated workflows
- Integrated 1D barcode + optional 2D floor barcode for efficient workflow
- Proven in targeted sequencing and whole genome sequencing.
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OG-610 .
Every genetic analysis begins with the collection of DNA samples. The OG-610 kit provides an optimized all-in-one system for the collection, stabilization and transport of saliva samples for DNA collection.
Advantages .
- Painless and reliable self or assisted sampling
- Equivalent to blood for DNA analysis
- DNA is stable at room temperature for years
- Optimized for both manual sample processing and automated workflows
- Integrated 1D barcode + optional 2D floor barcode for efficient workflow
- Proven in targeted sequencing and whole genome sequencing.
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OG-675 .
This product has been developed by DNA Genotek especially for the small patients. With the help of an absorbent sponge, DNA can be extracted from saliva in large quantities and high quality. The DNA is also perfectly stabilized in this product.
Advantages .
- High quality and quantity of DNA
- Painless and reliable sampling assisted by an adult
- Equivalent to blood for DNA analysis
- DNA is stable at room temperature for years
- Optimized for both manual sample processing and automated workflows
- Integrated 1D barcode + optional 2D floor barcode for efficient workflow
- Proven in targeted sequencing and whole genome sequencing.
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OMR-610 .
The OMNIgene-SALIVA DNA and RNA Kit is validated for self-collection of saliva and total nucleic acid stabilization. Single sample analysis with a true multi-omics collection kit sets a new standard for home collection of total nucleic acids from saliva.
Advantages .
- Collection of human and microbial DNA and RNA in one kit
- DNA and RNA is stable at room temperature for up to 21 days
- Equivalent to blood for DNA analysis
- Painless and reliable self-sampling
- Optimized for both manual sample processing and automated workflows
- Integrated 1D barcode for efficient workflow
- Compatible with downstream applications, including PCR/RT-PCR
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ON-600 .
Every genetic analysis begins with the collection of DNA samples. Collect reliable samples with an all-in-one system for the collection, stabilization and transport of DNA from saliva.
Advantages .
- Painless and reliable self or assisted sampling
- Equivalent to blood for DNA analysis
- DNA is stable at room temperature for years
- Optimized for both manual sample processing and automated workflows
- Integrated 1D barcode + optional 2D floor barcode for efficient workflow
- Proven in targeted sequencing and whole genome sequencing.
More information .
OCR-100 .
ORAcollect-DNA is a painless, non-invasive and easy-to-use DNA collection kit for self or assisted sample collection. ORAcollect DNA is designed to collect, stabilize and protect DNA samples. DNA from ORAcollect DNA can be used for genetic testing. Unlike buccal swabs, collected specimens are liquid, bacteriostatic, and easily integrated into existing laboratory workflows.
Advantages .
- High-quality DNA for use in downstream molecular applications.
- Painless and reliable self or assisted sampling
- Sample does not require drying time
- Bacteriostatic - inhibits the growth of bacteria from sampling to processing
- Complete traceability of samples through integrated barcodes
- Easy processing due to compatibility with robotics and automation
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ORE-100 .
Every expression analysis starts with the collection of RNA samples. ORAcollect® RNA (ORE-100) is an all-in-one system for the collection, stabilization and transport of RNA from saliva for in vitro diagnostics.
Advantages .
- Stabilizes samples during collection and ensures that DNA and RNA are unchanged at the time of processing
- Stabilizes human, viral and bacterial RNA from saliva at room temperature
- Reduces transportation and storage costs and complexity with up to 60 days stability of RNA at room temperature
- Easy self-collection of high-quality DNA and RNA from oral samples
- No refrigerated transports necessary
- Compatible with downstream applications (e.g. RT-qPCR, microarray)
- Format suitable for high throughput processing
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OC-175 .
ORAcollect for pediatrics is a painless and easy-to-use DNA collection kit that can be used by parents or trained professionals. Designed for young donors, the kit provides a non-invasive DNA collection that is gentle and quick for both the donor and the assisting person. After collection, the sample is stabilized so that immediate extraction and analysis in the laboratory is not required.
Advantages .
- Painless sample collection - in contrast to heel pricks or blood sampling
- Fast sampling protocol without waiting times
- High-quality DNA for all molecular downstream applications
- Bacteriostatic - inhibits the growth of bacteria from sampling to processing
- Protected sample - DNA remains stable at room temperature for 1 year
- Complete traceability of samples through integrated barcodes
- Easy processing due to compatibility with robotics and automation
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ORAgene Saliva Kits .
DNA kits for research – versatile in use.