Safely collect and inactivate RNA enveloped viruses with Thermo Scientific™ Self Collection Kit for Nasal Samples. The viral inactivation meduim stabilises the viral RNA for transportation and use in subsequent in vitro diagnostic testing procedures.
The Thermo Scientific™ Self Collection Kit for Nasal Samples includes a convenient, leakproof format that can be used with unprocessed nasal swabs, and the non-hazardous formulation enables safe transport of samples and is suitable for self-collection use.
Each Thermo Scientific™ Self Collection Kit for Nasal Samples comes ready to use with individually packaged kits which contain the required materials for self collection: a 10mL tube filled with InhibiSURE Viral Inactivation Media, a single-use only nasal swab, return packaging and associated labels.
To use the kit, the individual follows 5 easy general steps:
- Check kit components and read the instructions for use prior to sample collection
- Wash your hands
- Collect the nasal sample with the swab provided and place sample into the tube of liquid medium
- Wash your hands
- Package and prepare the sample for postage
The device is intended for self-collection of nasal samples. For professional, non-laboratory, and self-collection use. This is a single use device. This product is suitable for use by: Adults aged 18 and over. Ages 14 - 17 under supervision by an individual over 18. Samples for children under the age of 13 years should be collected by an individual over 18.
Product is CE marked but not 501(k) cleared and not available for sale in the U.S. Availability of product in each country depends on local regulatory marketing status.
