DNA/RNA Sample Collection & Stabilization Solutions

AutoGen offers a wide-range of very cost-effective solutions for DNA and RNA saliva and microbiome collection. These high-quality collectors make it easy to collect high-yielding samples for genomic applications.

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AutoGen is a leading provider of automated nucleic acid extraction workflows that allow lab professionals to produce premier-quality and value-added extraction results. Our workflows provide solutions that are the best fit for our customers’ laboratory needs and budgets, and our customers include biorepositories, contract research organizations, academic research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, clinical diagnostic laboratories, and government institutions all over the world. We strive to provide quality instrumentation and chemistries, as well as dedicated technical support — all with a level of post-sale service that is truly unmatched.

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GeneFix DNA Collectors’ fully optimized chemistry offers better purity and yield through various DNA purification methodologies.

Isohelix buccal swabs are designed to increase yields of high-quality buccal cell and nucleic acids & all species of RNA.

DNA/RNA Buccal Swabs

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Isohelix stabilization solutions are designed to inhibit cell activity to help maximize DNA yields and purity long term.

DNA/RNA Stabilization Solutions

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Saliva DNA/RNA Collection Devices

Saliva DNA Collector (GFX)

  • Stabilizes DNA at room temp for 5 years

  • Total DNA yields of up to 300ug

  • Completely non-invasive sample collection

  • Fully compatible for downstream applications


  • Unique anti-spill funnel design

  • Collection tube specified to 95kPa for leak-proof mailing

RNA Saliva Collection & Stabilization (RFX)

  • Stabilizes DNA at room temp for 5 years

  • Stabilizes miRNA, mRNA, and DNA long term

  • High RNA yields and purity

  • Fully compatible with downstream assays

  • Suitable for Microbiome assays

  • Suitable for Microbiome assays

Saliva Microbiome DNA Collector (MFX)

  • Swab only design

  • Available in multi-pack sizes

  • Instant stabilization

  • Perfect for bulk testing applications

  • Ideal for pre-filled buccal fix tubes

GFX Assisted

  • Includes absorbent swab to assist in saliva collection


  • Ideal for elderly, pediatric applications and more


  • Stabilizes DNA and RNA at room temp for 5 years

  • Identical collection method to other GFX saliva collectors


  • Collection tube specified to 95kPa for leak-proof mailing

SK-1S

  • Swab and 5ml transport tube

  • Perfect for Dri-Capsule applications

  • Easy and quick to use, ensuring stabilization and safe transport

  • Versatile for all kinds of applications

  • Unique swab matrix for maximum yields

SK-2S

  • Unique Swab matrix for maximum yields

  • 2ml transport tubes for stabilization and safe transport

  • Easy to manipulate design

  • Fully compatible with downstream assays

  • Specially designed cap to detach swab head

  • Ideal for use with RapiDri Capsules

SK-3S/4S

  • Swab only design

  • Available in multi-pack sizes

  • Perfect for bulk testing applications

  • Ideal for pre-filled buccal fix tubes

MS Mini

  • Ideal for animal and pediatric applications 

  • Available with and without transport tubes

  • Available in multi-pack designs

  • Pre-scored shaft to easily break off swab head

BuccalFix (BFX)

  • Stabilizes DNA Long Term

  • Storage at Room Temperature

  • Maintains DNA Integrity

  • Improves DNA Yields & Purity

  • Compatible With Most Isolation Kits

  • Inhibits All Enzymatic & Microbial Activity

  • Perfect With SK Swabs

BuccalFix RNA
(RFSS)

  • Optimized for all RNA Species

  • Stabilizes RNA Up To 4 Weeks

  • Room Temperature Storage

  • Suitable for Field, Home or Clinic Use

  • Compatible With Most Isolation Kits

  • Transport Tested to 95kPa

  • Perfect With SK Swabs

Dri-Capsules (SGC)

  • Stabilizes DNA Long Term

  • Storage at Room Temperature

  • Liquid Free

  • Reduces DNA Cross Contamination

  • Non-Toxic & Inert Coating

  • Ideal for Remote & Field Sample Collection

  • Perfect for shipping

  • For Use With 
    SK-1S Buccal Swabs

RapiDri
(RD-01)

  • Stabilizes DNA Long Term

  • Storage at Room Temperature

  • Liquid Free

  • Rapid Self-Stabilization for Intact DNA

  • Cost Effective Integrated Solution

  • Includes Sealed Shipping Pouch

  • Includes Isohelix Swab

StoolFix (STF)

  • Optimized for Gut Microbiome DNA 

  • Storage at Room Temperature

  • Maintains DNA Integrity

  • Improves DNA Yields & Purity

  • Compatible With Most Isolation Kits

  • Transport Tested to 95kPa

  • Perfect With SK Swabs
GFX
  • Stabilizes DNA at room temp for 5 years
  • Total DNA yields of up to 300ug
  • Completely non-invasive sample collection
  • Fully compatible for downstream applications
  • Unique anti-spill funnel design
  • Collection tube specified to 95kPa for leak-proof mailing
RFX
  • Stabilizes DNA at room temp for 5 years
  • Stabilizes miRNA, mRNA, and DNA long term
  • High RNA yields and purity
  • Fully compatible for downstream applications
  • Suitable for Microbiome assays
  • Collection tube specified to 95kPa for leak-proof mailing
MFX
  • Stabilizes Microbiome DNA at room temp
  • No freezing required
  • Instant stabilization
  • No trace DNA contamination
  • Collection tube specified to 95kPa for leak-proof mailing

Saliva DNA Collector (GFX)

RNA Saliva Collection and Stabilization (RFX)

SK-3S/4S

Assisted
  • Includes absorbent swab to assist in saliva collection
  • Ideal for elderly, pediatric applications and more
  • Stabilizes DNA and RNA at room temperature
  • Identical collection method to other GFX saliva collectors
  • Collection tube specified to 95kPa for leak-proof mailing

MS Mini

SK-1S
  • Swab and 5ml transport tube
  • Perfect for Dri-Capsule applications
  • Easy and quick to use, ensuring stabilization and safe transport
  • Versatile for all kinds of applications
  • Unique swab matrix for maximum yields

SK-1S

SK-2S
  • Unique Swab matrix for maximum yields
  • 2ml transport tubes for stabilization and safe transport
  • Easy to manipulate design
  • Specially designed cap to detach swab head
  • Ideal for use with RapiDri Capsules

SK-2S

SK-3S/4S
  • Swab only design
  • Available in multi-pack sizes
  • Perfect for bulk testing applications
  • Ideal for pre-filled buccal fix tubes

Saliva Microbiome DNA Collector (MFX)

Assisted

MS Mini
  • Ideal for animal and pediatric applications
  • Available with and without transport tubes
  • Available in multi-pack designs
  • Pre-scored shaft to easily break off swab head
BuccalFix (BFX)
  • Stabilizes DNA Long Term
  • Storage at Room Temperature
  • Maintains DNA Integrity
  • Improves DNA Yields & Purity
  • Compatible With Most Isolation Kits
  • Inhibits All Enzymatic & Microbial Activity
  • Perfect With SK Swabs

BuccalFix (BFX)

BuccalFix (BFX)
  • Optimized for all RNA Species
  • Stabilizes RNA Up To 4 Weeks
  • Room Temperature Storage
  • Suitable for Field, Home or Clinic Use
  • Compatible With Most Isolation Kits
  • Transport Tested to 95kPa
  • Perfect With SK Swabs

BuccalFix RNA (RFSS)

Dri-Capsules (SGC)
  • Stabilizes DNA Long Term
  • Storage at Room Temperature
  • Liquid Free
  • Reduces DNA Cross Contamination
  • Non-Toxic & Inert Coating
  • Ideal for Remote & Field Sample Collection
  • Perfect for shipping
  • For Use With SK-1S Buccal Swabs

Dri-Capsules (SGC)

RapiDri (RD-01)
  • Stabilizes DNA Long Term
  • Storage at Room Temperature
  • Liquid Free
  • Rapid Self-Stabilization for Intact DNA
  • Cost Effective Integrated Solution
  • Includes Sealed Shipping Pouch
  • Includes Isohelix Swab

RapiDri (RD-01)

StoolFix (STF)
  • Optimized for Gut Microbiome DNA
  • Storage at Room Temperature
  • Maintains DNA Integrity
  • Improves DNA Yields & Purity
  • Compatible With Most Isolation Kits
  • Transport Tested to 95kPa
  • Perfect With SK Swabs

StoolFix (STF)

SaliFix™ (SFX)

  • Saliva DNA/RNA collection, stabilization, and transport

  • Manual or automated-processing

  • At home or clinic collection

  • Viable alternative to blood collection

  • Instant stabilization to maximize DNA /RNA

  • Long term stabilization at room temperature

  • Rapid saliva collection

  • Includes a SwabCatcher tube for improved sample handling, automation friendly and long term DNA/RNA preservation

SaliFix™ (SFX)

Assisted
  • Saliva DNA/RNA collection, stabilization, and transport
  • Manual or automated-processing
  • At home or clinic collection
  • Viable alternative to blood collection
  • Instant stabilization to maximize DNA/RNA
  • Long term stabilization at Room Temperature
  • Rapid saliva collection
  • Includes a SwabCatcher tube for improved sample handling, automation friendly and long term DNA/RNA preservation