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Fecal collection kits

At Cambridge Bioscience, we offer a range of fecal collection kits for the convenient collection of fecal material for downstream nucleic acid analysis. This includes  DNA/RNA Shield, a nucleic acid preservation reagent as well as the Bunny wipe sample collector and ColOff which provide user friendly methods for at home collection.  

The DNA/RNA Shield Fecal Collection Tube, powered by the DNA/RNA Shield sample stabilisation reagent captures a microbial snapshot of each sample while effectively deactivating viruses, ensuring samples are safe and primed for transportation. 

The Zymo Research DNA/RNA Shield™ Fecal Collection Tubes (DX) are certified for in vitro diagnostic applications, meeting CE-IVD standards. These tubes come pre-filled with DNA/RNA Shield reagent, facilitating ambient temperature shipment while preserving DNA, RNA, and deactivating pathogens in fecal samples. Samples stored in these tubes remain stable at room temperature and can be frozen for extended storage . Zymo Research also offers customizable solutions for customers seeking tailored collection kits for specific applications. collect

Benefits of using the DNA/RNA Shield Fecal Collection Tubes (DX)

  • CE-IVD certified 
  • No reagent removal required prior to nucleic acid purification 
  • Pre-filled with DNA/RNA Shield 
  • RNA stable at room temperature for one month 
  • DNA stable at room temperature for two years 
  • Scoop attached to screwcap of tube 
  • Available with/without nylon swab
  • Customisable solutions available  

 

Microbial Composition of Stool is Unchanged After One Month at Ambient Temperature with DNA/RNA Shield™

shield v no preservative

Stool samples suspended in DNA/RNA Shield™ and stored at room temperature were compared to stool without reservative for one month. They were sampled at the indicated time points and processed with ZymoBIOMICS® DNA Mini Kit. The extracted DNA was then subjected to microbial composition profiling via 16S rRNA gene targeted sequencing. Samples stored with DNA/RNA Shield™ had a constant microbial composition while the samples stored without shifted dramatically.

 

Device specifications 20 x 76 mm screw cap tube prefilled with DNA/RNA Shield (9 ml). Spoon attached to screwcap.
Device storage RNA: Ambient temperature (4°C-25°C) > 1 month
DNA: Ambient temperature (4°C-25°C) > 2 years
DNA & RNA: Frozen (< -20°C): Indefinitely
Registration status CE-IVD certified (R1101-E)
Sample collection 1g or 1mL stool sample
Sample source Stool, soil, environmental samples


The DNA/RNA Shield™ Fecal Collection Tubes are also available in a Research Use Only format.

DNA/RNA Shield maintains the microbial composition after multiple freeze-thaw cycles

Frozen stool DNA in DNA/RNA Shield

High-quality DNA from stool stored in DNA/RNA Shield after up to 10 freeze-thaw cycles. Microbial compostition profiiing via 16S rRNA gene targeted sequencing.

DNA/RNA Shield: complete pathogen inactivation
DNA/RNA Shield has been rigorously tested to ensure its capability to inactive even the toughest of viruses. In an independent study, the virucidal activity was shown to inactivate murine parvovirus1. DNA/RNA Shield abides by the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) guidelines for pathogen inactivation2.

DNA/RNA Shield effectively inactivates pathogens. This includes tough-to-lyse microbes or viruses without the need for additional steps, such as heat-treatment, homogenisation, or alcohol sterilisation. DNA/RNA Shield has been rigorously tested to ensure inactivation of pathogens including:

Bacteria 
B. subtilis, E. faecalis, E. coli, L. fermentum, L. monocytogenes, M. tuberculosis, P. aeruginosa, S. enterica, S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, X. fastidiosa

Viruses 
Parvovirus, Chikungunya virus , Dengue virus, Ebola virus, Herpes simplex virus-1, Herpes simplex virus-2, Influenza A, Rhinovirus, MERS-coronavirus, West Nile virus 

Yeast & eukaryotes 
C. albicans , C. neoformans , S. cerevisiae , P. malariae

1. Dr. Thraenhart and Dr. Jursch. Virucidal activity of the nucleic acid preservation product “DNA/RNA Shield™” against the murine parvovirus (MVM) at 20 °C. 
2. Guidance on the inactivation or removal of select agents and toxins for future use. Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Material available to download
DNA/RNA Shield brochure
DNA RNA Shield Fecal Collection Tube (DX) instructions for use
DNA/RNA Shield Fecal Collection Tube (RUO) instructions for use

DNA/RNA Shield citations

Products

Note: product availability depends on country - see product detail page.

Details Cat number & supplier Size Price
DNA/RNA Shield Fecal Collection Tube – Dx CE-IVD R1101-E · Zymo Research
R1101-E
Zymo Research
10 pack £127.00
10 pack
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DNA/RNA Shield Fecal Collection Tube R1101 · Zymo Research
R1101
Zymo Research
10 pack £127.00
10 pack
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Bunny Wipe with DNA/RNA Shield Fecal Collection Tube R1138 · Zymo Research
R1138
Zymo Research
10 pack £181.00
10 pack
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Bunny Wipe Fecal Sample Collector R1133-1 · Zymo Research
R1133-1
Zymo Research
1 pack £10.00
1 pack
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DNA/RNA Shield Fecal Collection Tube (with Beads) R1137 · Zymo Research
R1137
Zymo Research
50 pack £127.00
50 pack
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Feces Catcher R1101-1-10 · Zymo Research
R1101-1-10
Zymo Research
10 pack £12.00
10 pack
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DNA/RNA Shield Fecal Collection Kit R1180 · Zymo Research
R1180
Zymo Research
1 pce £20.00
1 pce
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ColOff (Stool Collection Device) R1101-2-5 · Zymo Research
R1101-2-5
Zymo Research
5 pack £21.00
5 pack
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Bunny Wipe Fecal Sample Collector R1133-10 · Zymo Research
R1133-10
Zymo Research
10 pack £79.00
10 pack
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