Cheeky (Buccal Swab Biosampling Kit)

Biosampling kit for data collection, stabilization, and transportation of microbial DNA from a saliva sample of the buccal mucosa for low-pass whole genome sequencing.

This kit includes:

• FDA-approved self-service oral microbiome biosampling device from buccal mucosa sample
• Branded Cheeky packaging with a QR code to collect geospatial data and to view instructions
• HazzyBag (FDA-approved shipping mailer for biosamples)
• Virtual animated standard operating procedure (SOP)
• Concierge live phone support

Device Information:

• Benefits:
• Painless, non-invasive, reliable collection of high quality, high quantity DNA that increases compliance and decreases cost
  
• Eliminate phlebotomy costs and requirement for a clinical/hospital setting
• DNA from saliva is equivalent to DNA from blood for downstream applications
• Ideal for use with children or donors that are not able to spit
• DNA sample remains stable for years at room temperature, reducing transportation and storage costs
• Increase efficiency, minimize sample handling and reduce handling errors with a compatible format for high-throughput processing

• Contents:
• Written instructions
• Collector
  
• Sponges
  
• Tube cap

• Product Specifications:
• Pre-use with packaging:
• Dimensions: 14.0 x 8.0 x 2.8 cm
• Sample volume: 0.75 mL using enclosed sponges
• Weight: 39 g
• Shelf-life: 30 months
• Standard false bottom tube:
• Tube diameter: 16 mm
• Tube height (without cap): 93 mm
• Specimen stability at room temperature: Years
• Median bacterial content: Low (6.8%)
• Median DNA yield: 17.3 μg
• Sample size: 0.75 mL
• Molecular weight: > 23 kb