4N6 FLOQSwabs in peelpouch (100)

4N6FLOQSwabs represent a breakthrough to guarantee that even smallest amounts of DNA can be collected and remain available for testing. Targets range from epithelial cells, saliva, sweat and blood to environmental samples. The swabs can be used in a broad variety of applications.

4N6FLOQSwabs are available in three formats.

Peelpouch: 4N6FLOQSwabs with molded breakpoint are packaged individually in a convenient peelpouch.

Dry tube: The plastic tube guarantees swab integrity and avoids the risk of sample contamination during transport.

Tube with active drying system: This system ensures sample drying in the tube preventing microbial growth.

Common features of 4N6FLOQSwabs include the unique fiber tip and a pre-molded breakpoint on the solid plastic applicator shaft compatible with standard tubes and cuvettes.

Comparison of DNA recovered from trace blood samples on various solid substrates with FLOQSwabs or cotton swabs showed that the FLOQSwabs system was superior in most cases, including recovery of DNA from metal, wood and plastic. FLOQSwabs performed better than cotton swabs in a comparison of DNA recovered from various common forensic trace samples such as saliva, sweat and blood. ( See figure DNA recovery with forensic DNA extraction kits using FLOQSwabs versus cotton swabs.)

The 4N6FLOQSwabs tube with active drying system includes integrated drying. The sample is dried in the tube and microbial growth is prevented. DNA stability is guaranteed for 12+ months at RT and –80°C. A saliva sample (100 μl) is completely dry after storage for 24 hours in a tube with active drying.  (See figure Comparison of drying of a saliva sample collected with 4N6FLOQSwabs with and without active drying.)