DNA Genotek, a subsidiary of OraSure Technologies, received FDA clearance to market the Oragene Dx saliva DNA collection device. According to the company this is the first 510(k) approval for a DNA collection and stabilization device.
The device promises reliable collection of DNA samples and the ability to use it to transport and store the samples for an extended time period.
- Painless, non-invasive collection
- Median A260/280 of 1.7‡
- Easy collection and transportation
- Oragene•Dx/saliva samples are stable for long-term room temperature storage
- Standardized tube format
- Oragene•Dx solution is bacteriostatic
Press release: OraSure Technologies Subsidiary, DNA Genotek Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Oragene(R) Dx Collection Device
Product page: Oragene•Dx
