Description
The Qiagen EasiCollect Plus is an all in one buccal collection device that captures cheek cells on a foam applicator and transfers them to a framed indicating FTA card inside the same closable housing. The updated design delivers uniform, consistent collection with a 98 percent first pass success rate in field trials and laboratory models, per the manufacturer.
- Integrated Transfer – Swabbing, transfer and card protection happen in one device, with no loose parts to assemble.
- Indicating Framed Card – The card changes from pink to white on sample addition and sits in a frame for punching systems.
- Long Data Support – The manufacturer cites over 20 years of blood and 12 years of buccal real time data for FTA archiving.
About This EasiCollect Plus Collection Device
Reference DNA programs collect buccal samples in clinics, booking facilities and field sites where technique varies by collector. The EasiCollect Plus answers with a fixed workflow, where the applicator, card and housing guide each step and the device closes over the card for transport. FTA chemistry lyses the captured cells on contact, denatures proteins and protects the DNA while proteins and inhibitors wash away later.
Collected cards support conventional and direct STR amplification with Qiagen Investigator GO! kits, and processing runs from UniCore punches to the BSD600 Ascent and Hamilton EasyPunch automation. The slim framed card enables high-capacity storage for large reference archives. Programs standardizing multi-site collection use the device to make every site collect the same way.
Features and Benefits
Collection Workflow
- One Device Design – The integral, closable housing keeps the applicator and card together from collection to archive.
- Consistent Transfer – The updated design provides uniform sample transfer to the FTA paper, per the manufacturer.
Laboratory Workflow
- Automation Compatible – Framed cards run on BSD600 Ascent and Hamilton EasyPunch punching platforms.
- Direct STR Ready – Samples support direct amplification with Investigator 24plex GO! and IDplex GO! kits.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Qiagen
- Product Type: Buccal sample collection device with indicating FTA card
- Card: Framed indicating FTA card, pink to white on sample addition
- Sample Type: Buccal cells
- Storage: Room temperature archiving of collected samples
- Intended Use: Molecular biology applications in forensic, human identity, biosecurity and paternity testing
Packaging
- Options: 50 devices per pack
- Storage: Store product at room temperature, 15 to 25 degrees C
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Why Choose This EasiCollect Plus Device
Multi-site reference programs cannot train every collector to laboratory standard, so the device itself has to carry the technique. EasiCollect Plus fixes the workflow in hardware, which is why its first pass success is documented rather than hoped for.
- Higher First Pass Success – A documented 98 percent first pass rate cuts recollection across large donor programs.
- Identical Collections Anywhere – Every site runs the same swab, transfer and close sequence, which standardizes sample quality.
- Device Plus Archive System – Collection, framed card archiving and automation punching are designed as one system, a differentiator over loose swab and card kits.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the device collect the sample?
Cells are captured on the foam applicator by swabbing the inside of both cheeks, then transferred to the indicating FTA card held in the device. The instructions linked on this page walk through the sequence step by step.
What does first pass success mean here?
The manufacturer reports a 98 percent first pass success rate for the updated design in field trials and laboratory models. It reflects collections that transfer a usable sample on the first attempt.
How long do collected samples keep?
FTA archiving is supported by over 20 years of blood and 12 years of buccal real time data, per the manufacturer. Dried cards store at room temperature in a multi-barrier pouch with desiccant.
Can the cards be machine punched?
Yes, the framed card works with the BSD600 Ascent for semi-automated processing and Hamilton EasyPunch for automated processing. UniCore punches cover manual processing.
What storage does the unused product need?
Store the product at room temperature, 15 to 25 degrees C, per the manufacturer instructions. Do not open packages before use.
Is this device for diagnostic testing?
No, collectors and kits are intended for molecular biology applications in forensic, human identity, biosecurity and paternity testing. They are not for the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease.
