iSWAB patented sample and concentration & stabilization —I technology Non-Invasive collection methods such as oral/nasal swabs and hair pulls are well established methods to obtain DNA from animals, but samples obtained from these procedure are tedious and time consuming to process in the lab. High bacterial content can potentially compromise the integrity of the sample, resulting in low sample output and suboptimal DNA quality for downstream applications. This can become a major issue when precious samples collected from a rare breed or exotic animal return from the lab with failed results and essentially no options for resampling. The iSWAB-ANML device is a non-invasive collection system that maintains the integrity of the DNA at the point of collection for samples collected in the field. Unlike existing swab-based methods, the swabs are discarded after collection and not sent back to the lab so the processing time, effort, and cost is significantly reduced. Most importantly the iSWAB is designed to enable safe and humane sample collection, reduce the incidence of failed samples and decrease overall workflow time and costs. Features & Benefits Collect - Concentrate - Transport - Extract - Analyze - Store: All in a Single Tube Up to 10y7g of animal genomic DNA: High quality DNA (double-stranded, long fragment) that is ideal for direct PCR, microarray, or NGS Achieve less than 1% bacterial genomic DNA content: Low bacterial genomic DNA content in collected samples Field collection in less than 2 minutes: Simple, easy, fast and convenient sample collection Swab-free sample transport: Decrease sample processing time and costs without compromising sample integrity Room temperature stable: Reduce sample storage and transport costs by eliminating cold chain requirements. iSWAB kits and collected samples are room temperature stable for several years Traceable and reliable chain of custody: LIMS compatible unique bar-codes included on each iSWAB device for efficient traceability and storage purposes Scalable and easy to process: Manual and automation friendly sample processing. Small vial footprint reduces storage space requirements Accommodates sample collection from various animal species: Can be performed using oral or nasal swabs for small and large animals where blood sample collection may be problematic. Biosampling Reinvented™ For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. iSWAB is a trademark of Mawi DNA Technologies LLC. Specifications, terms and pricing are subject to change. Not all products are available in all countries. Please consult your local sales representative for details. © 2013 Mawi DNA Technologies LLC. All rights reserved.