Collect from nasal, buccal, saliva, fecal, skin, surfaces, and more
Completely stabilize microbiota profiles from the point-of-collection
Minimize bias in data analysis: NGS (Metagenomics/Microbiome), PCR and microarrays
No need to immediately process samples: ship and store at ambient temperatures
DNA preservation at room temperature over 2 years
Renders sample non-infectious for safe and easy shipping
Compatible with DNA isolation kits and protocols: Optimized isolation procedure using Norgen’s Microbiome DNA Isolation Kit
Norgen’s Swab Collection and DNA Preservation System is designed for collection, ambient storage and transport of DNA from samples collected using a swab, including nasal, buccal, saliva, fecal, skin, surfaces, etc. The Swab Collection and DNA Preservation System contains Norgen’s Swab Preservative in a liquid format. The user simply collects the specimen using the provided swab, and then transfers the swab into the Swab Preservative. The Swab Preservative prevents the growth of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and fungi, and also inactivates viruses allowing the resulting non-infectious samples to be handled and shipped safely. In addition, the Swab Preservative eliminates the need to immediately process or freeze samples and allows the samples to be shipped to centralized testing facilities at ambient temperatures. The components of the Swab Preservative allow DNA samples to be stored at room temperature for over 2 years.
DNA Isolation from Preservative
Swab samples collected and preserved using Norgen’s Swab Collection and DNA Preservation System are compatible with most DNA isolation methods. Samples stored in the tubes have been used successfully with most of Norgen Biotek’s DNA isolation kits and reagents. An optimized isolation procedure is available as part of Norgen’s Microbiome DNA Isolation Kit (Cat. 64100).
When stored at room temperature, unused Norgen Swab Preservative Tubes are stable through to the collect-before date without any reduction in performance. Please see the device insert or tube label for collect-before date.
Kit Components
Cat. 45690 (50 units)
Swab Collection and DNA Preservation Kit
50
Individually Wrapped Swabs
50
Product Insert
1
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High-end thermoshaker for microplates & tubes
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Compact and stylish designed, the BioShake iQ high-end thermoshaker lets you perform all your standard mixing runs with a minimum of adjustments. The BioShake iQ offers outstanding performance to handle a wide range of applications across biotechnology, pharmaceutical and academic research.
Small. Light. Efficient. Quiet.
For microplates, tubes and glass vials
Fast & high-precision heating
Temperature range: ambient to 99°C
Precise mixing from 200 – 3,000 rpm
Wide range of thermo adapters
Stylish aluminium housing
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Save time.
By combining the mixing operation with the incubation phase, reaction process times and operator workload are reduced and efficiency of many procedures is increased, resulting in a higher throughput.
The first-class finished aluminium housing gives the BioShake iQ its essential functionality. It provides a high amount of security, device stability and ensures a long service life.
GENTLE MIXING OF SAMPLES
By planar orbital motion
German designed and manufactured, BioShake iQ thermoshaker offer an ultra-efficient, 2-dimensional shaking axis so that samples mix completely in a fraction of the time of competing systems.
The mixing orbit of 2.0 mm is always constant. The orbital shaking is precisely controlled, in fact, that you need never spin down your plates after mixing. Even tubes, vials, high density plates, or low sample volumes, offer no obstacle for these precision tools.
Fully adjustable between 200 rpm and 3,000 rpm, well beyond the speeds of most other brands, guarantees fast, splatter-free, mixing for tubes, glass vials or across an entire 384-well microplate.
HOMOGENEOUS HEATING
Using large-area heating source in combination with digital sensor electronic
The BioShake iQ heats from ambient to 99°C in a short time, provides ease of use features, amazing comfort and maximum safety.
Within the BioShake iQ thinnest large-area heating elements and sensors are integrated. During the heat up time the special electronic control system guarantees the same temperature for all vessels with minimal deviations. Temperatures are selectable from ambient temperature to 99°C in steps of 1.0°C. The nominal regulation accuracy is better than ±0.1°C with a uniformity of temperature distribution better than ±0.5°C at 45°C across the heating surface.
Exchangeable thermo adapter plates and thermal blocks enable a perfect adaptation to microplates, tubes or glass vials.
UNIVERSAL SPRING CLAMPS
Suitable for all microplates
In the corners eight spring clamps are inserted for easy fixation of skirted microplates anddeep well plates in SBS format 127.7 x 85.5 mm without an attached adapter. These spring clamps lock the microplate quickly and safely, even at the highest mixing frequencies.
For flexible and deformable PCR plates we recommend using of the related PCR adapter.
Fast mixing processes with frequent plate changes can be performed in the routine as easy and safe.
COMFORT
Simple intuitive operation and programming
The BioShake iQ is operated from the front face of the enclosure which includes touch buttons and a display.
Special buttons for start, stop and storage of time and mixing modes enable the instrument to run complex applications. This opens new points of view on the daily laboratory work and optimizes routine application enormously.
The short mix button allows short and fast mixing in between.
The two line LCD display guarantees simultaneous and safe reading of all programmed and measured parameters as time, mixing frequency and temperature.
EXCHANGABLE THERMO ADAPTERS
For a wide range of applications
The BioShake iQ comes with a variety of standardized and specific adapter plates. The replacement of the adapters are very simple.
Perfect shaped adapters allow an optimal fit for standard tubes, lysis tubes, microplates, glass vials and other sample vessels. An excellent temperature uniformity and homogeneity is guaranteed for all samples.
UNIQUE DESIGN MEETS HIGH-END TECHNOLOGY
First-class finished aluminium housing
Unique and efficient design combined with the most compact housing result in beautiful and well-defined laboratory equipment. Therefore, the first-class finished aluminium housing gives the BioShake iQ its essential functionality. It provides a high amount of security, device stability and ensures a long service life.
Safety of the user and ease of use are clearly a priority.
MADE IN GERMANY
High-end instruments for daily routine
A perfectly harmonious blend of high-tech and handmade. “Made in Germany” has always been a recipe for success for QInstruments. 100% of QInstruments production takes place in Germany.
The focus is on human diligence and on being environmentally friendly. The company upholds its quality guarantee by means of consistent quality management. For more than 15 years these lab automation professionals from Jena have used only high-quality materials to ensure sustainable production, applied innovative thinking and undertaken research in a future-oriented way – all as a matter of course.
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For microplates, tubes and glass vials Fast & high-precision heating Temperature range: ambient to 99°C Precise mixing from 200 – 3,000 rpm Wide range of thermo adapters Stylish aluminium housing
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Accurate controls to confirm findings
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