Container for nucleic acid analysis
AssigneePreanalytix GmbH
InventorElke Helftenbein
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a receptacle for receiving samples, containing a nucleic-acid-stabilizing solution and a nucleic-acid-binding solid phase. The receptacle is especially suited for the withdrawal of blood to be examined for nucleic acid.
Claims24
Receptacle for receiving samples, containing a solution for stabilizing nucleic acids, and a solid phase capable of binding nucleic acids.
Receptacle according to one of claims to 11, characterized in that the pH of the solution ranges between 4.0 and 7.5.
Use of a solution containing guanidinium salt, a buffer substance, a detergent and/or a reducing agent as well as a nucleic-acid-binding solid phase in a sample receptacle, preferably a receptacle for the withdrawal of blood.
Use of a nucleic-acid-binding solid phase in a sample receptacle, preferably a receptacle for the withdrawal of blood.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.