Isohelix product range offers an Integrated DNA strategy.

Each Isohelix product has been specifically designed and developed to improve all the DNA sampling steps from DNA buccal swabs right through to DNA isolation and even if you wish checking the DNA’s PCR integrity. We have taken an integrated approach by looking at each individual step to improve yields, reduce sample losses and at the same time improve the handling procedures, the result to maximise yield and quality of DNA.

Smarter Collection using Isohelix DNA - Buccal Swabs

The Isohelix range of Buccal Swabs has been specifically designed to give increased yields of high quality buccal cell and genomic DNA. Buccal cell sampling offers a viable alternative to blood collection and together with the Isohelix range of DNA Isolation and Stabilisation kits enables high yields of pure, intact DNA to be collected easily and quickly. Isohelix swabs are suitable for both human and veterinary use and offer significant advantages over other swab designs in terms of efficiency of cell collection by the unique swab matrix, which combined with a quick release surface, maximises yields of DNA. Swab batches are gamma treated and routinely tested for human DNA contamination.

• High yielding swabs for buccal cell DNA collection
• Unique swab matrix greatly improves DNA yields.
• Alternative to blood collection.
• Suitable for human and veterinary use.
• Easy to handle and quick to use.

Isohelix swabs are used in:

• Research Genotyping Applications
• Veterinary Genotyping and Diagnostics
• Paternity and Heredity Services
• Forensics and DNA Population Studies

The SK-1 swab uses the unique swab matrix design to efficiently collect buccal cell samples. Following sampling you simply snap the shaft just above the swab head and place into the tube provided, then sealed for containment.

• Swab matrix significantly improves DNA yields
• Various formats available with/without tubes
• Available in single and twin sterile packs
• Alternative to blood collection

The SK-2 has the same features as the SK-1 except that it includes a unique cap design which allows you to simply push the entire swab head from off the shaft into the collection tube after sampling. This format has the advantage of being easier to manipulate at the DNA isolation stage whether using manual or HT extraction methods.