We defend your DNA/RNA during sample collection, transport & storage

InActiv Blue®

We defend your DNA/RNA during sample collection, transport & storage.

inactivation of pathogens

stabilizes RNA

stabilizes DNA

lysis buffer

mucolytic

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Nuclease-free water: ultrapure (type 1) sterility-tested water certified free of RNase and DNase, suitable for molecular biology and cell culture applications.

For use in molecular biology, cell culture applications, or further manufacturing

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DNA/RNA Defend Pro™ is a nonionic detergent-based acidic medium for pathogen inactivation, stabilization of RNA/DNA/antigens, and lysis of biological samples. Compatible with extraction-free nucleic acid amplification and rapid antigen testing.

inactivation of pathogens

stabilizes RNA

stabilizes DNA

stabilzes antigen

direct PCR compatible

lysis buffer

mucolytic

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InActiv Blue® is a CE-IVD marked, FDA cleared, virus inactivating and RNA stabilizing transport medium for swabs or saliva from patients for in vitro diagnostic testing by RT-qPCR or other molecular method (SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, RSV A/B).

stabilization of RNA/DNA at room temperature

inactivation of pathogens

mucolytic

respiratory viruses

can also be used as powerful lysis buffer

CE marked IVD

US FDA cleared

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IAB-UCTM is a CE marked universal transport medium for the collection and transport of swabs for in vitro diagnostic testing on the presence of genetic material (i.e. viral RNA, human DNA/RNA) by (RT-)qPCR or other molecular methods.

stabilization of RNA/DNA at 4-25 °C

respiratory virus in swab

comparable performance as CE marked UTM®¹

CE marked IVD

¹is a registered trademark of Copan group

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What is InActiv Blue®

InActiv Blue® is a CE-IVD marked, pathogen (virus, bacterium, yeast) inactivating and RNA stabilizing transport medium for molecular analyses including RT-qPCR. The medium is perfect for preservation of (naso)pharyngeal swabs and saliva before testing.

InActiv Blue® is the CE-IVD and US FDA cleared application of our DNA/RNA Defend^TM buffer

Key features

Perfect for preservation of nasal/throat/nasopharyngeal swabs and saliva
Complete inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 within 1 minute;
also effective inactivation of vaccinia virus, monkeypox, RSV, H5N1, norovirus, S. aureus, E. coli, C. albicans, M. smegmatis, P. aeruginosa, S. pneumoniae
Safe and stable preservation of RNA up to 30 days at room temperature
No cold chain required
Blue dye as pipetting control
Independent validation with a range of common RT-qPCR platforms
CE-IVDR marked
Mucolytic properties to reduce viscosity in mucus rich samples
Production and testing of each batch according to the highest quality standards in ISO certified labs