Skim (Skin Microbiome Kit)

Biosampling kit for data collection, stabilization, storage, and transportation of microbial DNA from dry, wet and sebaceous skin samples.

This kit includes:

• FDA-approved self-service skin microbiome biosampling device
• Branded Skim 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:
• Dedicated method optimized for bacterial and fungal profiling of low microbial biomass skin samples
• Eliminates the need for freezer storage and cold-chain transport
• Compatible with qPCR, 16S, ITS2 and whole genome sequencing
• Optimized for bacteriome and mycobiome profiling
• Suitable for all skin types

• Contents:
• Written instructions
• Wetting solution
• Collection tube
  
• Swab

• Product Specifications:
• Packaged product:
• Dimensions: 23 cm x 7.8 cm x 2.1 cm
• Weight: 20.4 g
• Shelf-life: 15 months
• Collection device:
• Collection tube height: 8.3 cm
• Wetting solution tube height: 8.3 cm
• Tube diameter: 13 mm
• Cap diameter: 16 mm
• Storage conditions pre-collection: 15°C to 25°C (60°F to 78°F)
• Volume of stabilizing solution: 1 ml
• Freeze/thaw and temperature fluctuation stability: -20°C to +50°C
• Microbiome profile stability at room temperature: 30 days