PCR DIRECT® Extracting Transport Medium

Guanidinium-free, REACH-compliant, safe inactivation for unassisted collection and extraction ready for direct PCR.

PCR DIRECT® Swab Extraction Reagent

Use in assays to replace heat, washing, other steps. Embed in kits and cartridges to simplify design.

PCR DIRECT® Saliva Extraction Reagent

Position chemistry in assays to replace heat, washing, Proteinase K digestions, other steps. Simplify design of assays and cartridges 

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Sample Prep Kit

DNA and RNA extraction from eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and viruses with simple two-step application of chemistry eliminates need for isolation or purification. For use with various sample types including blood, saliva, bacteria and plant cells.



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Arcis PCR DIRECT® Product PCR DIRECT® Extracting Transport Medium PCR DIRECT® Swab Extraction Reagent PCR DIRECT® Saliva Extraction Reagent Sample Type Swab/Saliva Swab Saliva Apply in lab or embed in cartridges and kits   For use at the point of collection*  Achieve greatest possible safety through earliest inactivation  Extract nucleic acids from dry samples. Avoid need for media   Samples arrive ready for direct to PCR. Avoid incubations, heat, capture and concentrate    Reduce viscosity of samples, enable automation    Avoid guanidinium, achieve compliance with REACH and for unassisted collection    Lyophilisation compatible    *Apply specified volume to sample with dropper or pre-aliquot into collection device.