EasySampler offers DNA Stabilizer Solutions for Microbiome studies
DNA Stabilizer solutions
Maintaining the integrity of stool samples collected for microbiome research is a major challenge. GP Medical Devices has found a solution for collection and preservation of stool samples which focus on stabilization of DNA for microbiome research.
GP Medical Devices is proud to inform that we now offer the Invitek Molecular Stool Collection Tube with DNA Stabilizer as a solution for collection and preservation of stool samples for microbiome studies.
Stool Collection Tubes with DNA Stabilizer
The Stool Collection Tube from Invitek Molecular is designed for stool sample collection and stabilization using a liquid DNA stabilization buffer. The DNA stabilization buffer affects inactivation of DNases and prevents degradation of DNA, it preserves the microorganism titer and pre-lyses bacteria and stabilizes the total DNA for three months at room temperature.
The Collection Tube features an integrated spoon in the lid for sampling and is pre-labeled for easy inclusion of patient data. Each tube is packed separately in a plastic bag which includes an instruction leaflet in several languages.
Non-invasive stool collection in user-friendly collection tubes.
Each tube contains 8 ml of DNA stabilization buffer, and the collection process and transport/storage of the stool sample can be carried out at room temperature.
Features of the Stool Collection Tubes with DNA Stabilizer
- Easily self-collect a high-quality sample using the pre-filled collection tubes
- Rapidly homogenize and stabilize at the point-of-collection
- Transport and store stabilized DNA at room temperature for 3 months – no cold chain required
- Eliminate the costs associated with temperature-controlled shipping
- Minimize bias introduced by microbial growth and DNA degradation
Microbiome – what is that?
The human microbiome is a large and varied group of microorganisms which can be found on and in the human body. The various microorganisms are mostly bacteria, but also include fungi, yeasts, archaea, and viruses. An average human house approximately 38 trillion bacterial cells – and 97% of these bacteria inhabit the large intestine.
The microbiome in your body is important for your overall wellbeing, and affects your gut health, your metabolism, and your immune health. And your microbiome composition is unique for you – almost like a biological fingerprint.
Microbiome is the new black!
Microbiome research is a steadily growing field within the healthcare sector. Various studies have shown that the composition of the human gut microbiome can have an impact on the overall health of the patient.
More and more companies offer to analyze stool samples with the aim of determining the gut microbiome composition of the individual and present personalized medicine or dietary recommendations based on the presence of the individual microbial diversity in the stool sample.
One of the major challenges of stool samples for microbiome studies is maintaining the bacterial content and DNA in the collected stool sample. Therefore, it is essential to the quality of the sample that it is preserved in a liquid stabilization buffer which stabilize the total DNA in the sample.
EasySampler helps you maintain bacterial content and DNA in the stool sample because we use a liquid stabilization buffer which ensures the stability of the DNA in the sample.