Formulation - Activated
- Water
- Sucrose
- Tris-HCI
- Glutamic Acid
- Sodium Chloride
- Amphotericin B
- Leucocrystal Violet
- Phenol Red
Formulation - De-Activated
- Ethyl Phenyl PEG
- Sodium Chloride
- Ethylenediamine acetic acid
- Trimethylaminomethane
- Guanidine
- Silver Nanometer
Performance characteristics
The performance characteristics were evaluated using:
- Kingfisher Flex
- Mag Max Ultra Viral/Pathogen Kit
- Quant Studio 12K
- Activated Formulation
Specifications
| Material | Polypropylene |
| Tube Size | 20*100mm |
| Tube capacity | 10ml |
| Swab length | 150mm |
| Label | Available |
| OEM/ODM | Available |
| Shelf Life | 1 year |
| Delivery Time | 20 days |
| Certificate | CE&FDA |
| Swab Material | ABS Stick, Nylon Fiber Head |
| Swab Length | 150mm |
Performance characteristics
The performance characteristics were evaluated using:
- Kingfisher Flex
- Mag Max Ultra Viral/Pathogen Kit
- Quant Studio 12K
- Activated Formulation
| Stability | 30 days |
| Temperature | Ambient* |
| Avg. Crt SD | 0.31 |
| Gram Positive Recovery | 100% |
* includes 48hrs at 100°F
The Organisms Tested:
| Bacteria | Virus | Fungi |
| E. Faecalis | COVID-19: - N-Gene - S-Gene - Orf-1Ab HSV1 HSV2 MS2 |
Candida |
| E. Faecium | ||
| Chlamydia | ||
| Gonorrhoeae | ||
| Group A Strep | ||
| Group B Strep | ||
| B. Atrophaeus | ||
| S. Aureus |
Summary
The Stability of this collection device has been evaluated to 30 days (720hrs) at which there were no apparent signs for DNA/RNA degradation via PCR Cycle time values. The 30 day time frame includes 48hrs at 100°F. All organisms/viruses were sourced as whole organism or obtained as real clinical specimens. There were no issues when comparing gram positive extraction efficiency when compared to other lysis buffers.
Intended use
The HCS collection system is designed for the collection, transport, and long-term preservation of DNA/RNA from clinical specimens containing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. The HCS collection system has been evaluated using molecular techniques involving DNA/RNA extraction on the kingfisher platform utilizing the MagMax Ultra Viral/Pathogen Kit.
Bulk Purchases
The Viral Transport Kit is available in bulk for laboratories & hospitals.
- Provide a PH balanced environment and contains antibiotics to inhibit bacterial or fungal contamination. *The formula only contains antifungal, there is no antibiotic so we should remove that part.
- Shelf life of 12 months.
- Room temperature storage.
- Liquid Available in 1mL/3mL.
