FTA reagent and ccessories

For Collection, Storage, Processing an Shipping FTA Cards

> FTA Purification Reagent

• For purification of nucleic acids stored on FTA Cards
• Ensures superior quality DNA for PCR or RFLP analysis
• Removes heme, PCR inhibitors and other potential contaminants
• Non-toxic, hypoallergenic aqueous solution

FTA Gene Card Tray

• Holds 2 FTA Gene Cards for use in automatic dispensing/pipetting systems
• Tray footprint conforms to SBS standards

> Harris Micro Punches

Harris Micro Punches (1.2 mm or 2.0 mm) and Cutting Mat

• Recommended for the precise punching of FTA Cards. No sample carryover when recommended procedures are used. Tips provide up to 2000 punches. Polished steel tip is case hardened and can be sterilized. The cutting mat ensures clean sample cuts and extends the life of the cutting tip
• 1.2 mm punch recommended for use with FTA Cards containing whole blood and samples with high DNA content
• 2.0 mm punch recommended for use with FTA Cards containing buccal cells, plasmids and other samples with lower DNA content

Harris Uni-Core

• Disposable punch recommended for punching of FTA Cards. No sample carryover when recommended procedures are used.
• 1.2 mm punch recommended for use with FTA Cards containing whole blood and samples with high DNA content.
• 2.0 mm punch recommended for use with FTA Cards containing buccal cells, plasmids and other samples with lower DNA content.

Sterile Foam Tipped Applicator

• For the collection of saliva and buccal cells
• Non-abrasive foam head is same size as sample area on Indicating FTA Cards to facilitate sample application

> Sterile OmniSwab

Sterile OmniSwab

This is a non-invasive device for the collection of saliva and cheek buccal cells. Sterile OmniSwab features a unique brush-like swab head that easily ejects from the stem of the swab for transfer of samples into tubes and multiwell plates. Sterile OmniSwabs are pre-sterilized and individually wrapped for single use.

> Multi-Barrier Pouches

Multi-Barrier Pouches

Large

• For transporting or storing FTA Classic Cards
• Seven laminated layers that protect the card from exposure to gas or liquid contamination
• Tamper-evident seal maintains sample security
• Outer paper surface for labelling or writing

Small

• Same construction in a smaller size for storing FTA Gene Cards, Mini Cards or Micro Cards

FTA Card Mailer

• For use with the Multi-Barrier Pouches to transport FTA Cards in accordance with US Postal Service requirements

Storage Desiccant Packets

• Ensure that FTA Cards remain dry during transport or storage
• Changes from blue to pink to indicate absorption of moisture