Description
The Qiagen OmniSwab Sterile Buccal Swabs are sterile reference collection swabs whose absorbent head ejects from the handle, so DNA extraction can run directly from the swab head. Each swab is individually packaged in a clean room environment and sterilized by gamma irradiation, per the manufacturer.
- Ejectable Head – The head detaches into the extraction vessel, which removes a cutting step and a contamination route.
- Sterile and Individual – Gamma irradiated and individually packaged swabs keep reference collections clean.
- Buccal Absorbency – The absorbent material is designed specifically for buccal cell and saliva collection.
About This OmniSwab Buccal Swabs
Reference sample collection needs swabs that behave identically across thousands of donors and dozens of collectors. The OmniSwab absorbent head is made for buccal cell and saliva uptake, and the ejectable design drops the head straight into standard purification protocols. That direct route is why the format is used for DNA database samples and reference collections.
In the laboratory, extraction proceeds from the head without trimming shafts or transferring material between tools. Individually packaged sterile swabs also drop cleanly into custom collection kits, which the manufacturer supports. Programs can buy the swabs separately or build them into their own kit assemblies.
Features and Benefits
Collection
- Purpose Made Absorbency – The head material is designed for buccal cell and saliva pickup rather than general swabbing.
- Clean Room Packaging – Swabs are individually packaged in a clean room environment and gamma sterilized.
Laboratory Workflow
- Direct Extraction – The ejectable head enables DNA extraction directly from the swab head using standard purification protocols.
- Kit Ready – Swabs can be incorporated into custom buccal and saliva collection kits.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Qiagen
- Product Type: Sterile buccal cell collection swab with ejectable head
- Sterilization: Gamma irradiation
- Packaging Detail: Individually packaged
- Sample Types: Buccal cells and saliva
- Intended Use: Molecular biology applications in forensic, human identity, biosecurity and paternity testing
Packaging
- Options: 100 swabs per pack
- Storage: Store at room temperature
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Why Choose This OmniSwab Swabs
Swab handling steps are where reference collections pick up contamination and variability, and most of them happen after collection. An ejectable sterile head removes the worst of those steps before they can happen.
- Cleaner Extractions – Dropping the head directly into extraction skips shaft cutting and material transfer.
- Consistent Collections – Sterile, individually packaged swabs make every donor collection start from the same baseline.
- Ejectable Head Design – The detachable head is the differentiator over fixed shaft buccal swabs in the same workflow.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the head ejectable?
The swab head detaches from the handle into the extraction vessel. That enables DNA extraction directly from the head with standard purification protocols.
Are the swabs sterile?
Yes, they are sterilized by gamma irradiation and individually packaged in a clean room environment. That suits reference and database sample collection.
What samples are they for?
Buccal cells and saliva are the intended samples. The absorbent material is designed specifically for that collection.
Can they transfer samples to FTA cards?
The swabs suit DNA extraction directly, and Qiagen swabs generally support transfer to card formats such as QIAcard FTA. Foam applicators are the format sized exactly to the FTA sample area for transfer work.
How many swabs are in a pack?
Each pack contains 100 individually packaged swabs. That matches program scale reference collection.
Are these swabs for diagnostic testing?
No, they 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.
