SpeciMAX Dx Saliva Collection Kit for In Vitro Diagnostics

The SpeciMAX Dx Stabilized Saliva Collection Kit is intended for the collection and preservation of saliva specimens as an aid in nucleic acid-based Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for In Vitro Diagnostic purposes. The SpeciMAX Dx Stabilized Saliva Collection Kit is intended for use in the presence of healthcare professionals to collect patient saliva samples.

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PLEASE NOTE: This product is only available in select countries including UK, Ireland, Malta, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, Luxembourg, Spain, Italy, France and Poland. Regulatory requirements vary by country; products may not be available in your geographic area.


Key features of the SpeciMAX Dx Stabilized Saliva Collection Kit

Helps keep staff safe

  • Virus-inactivating and nucleic acid–stabilizing solution for common enveloped respiratory viruses
  • Nonhazardous stabilization solution compatible with all disinfection protocols—no reaction with bleach (no guanidinium or ethanol)

Standardized processing

  • 6 mL standardized tubes and caps are compatible with automation racks and decappers for downstream workflows; eliminates manual, labor-intensive saliva pipetting when using a liquid handler

Ease of use

  • Spill-resistant, single-use funnel and collection tube allow for convenient, noninvasive supervised collection
  • Optimization for saliva collection and sample accessioning, individually packaged, and 95 kPa-compliant


Helps save time, money, and storage space


Downstream saliva sample workflows

Viral RNA extraction workflow

Watch: Saliva collection with the Thermo Scientific SpeciMAX Dx Stabilized Saliva Collection Kit


Technical specifications of the SpeciMAX Dx Stabilized Saliva Collection Kit

 SpeciMAX Dx Saliva Collection Kit for In Vitro Diagnostics
Intended use
  • The SpeciMAX Dx Stabilized Saliva Collection Kit is intended for the collection and preservation of saliva specimens as an aid in nucleic acid-based Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for In Vitro Diagnostic purposes.
  • The SpeciMAX Dx Stabilized Saliva Collection Kit is intended for use in the presence of healthcare professionals to collect patient saliva samples.
Included in kit
  • Spill resistant funnel, pre-filled capped 6 mL tube with stabilization
  • Solution (1 mL)
Input volume1 mL saliva
Sample typeSaliva specimens
Length of storage
  • gDNA: 6 months
  • RNA: 30 days 
  • Viral nucleic acid: 30 days
Downstream analysisNucleic acid-based Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Devices/kit100
Cat. No.A51023

Resources

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