- What is SkinnyTube™️?
- Disposable transport tube filled with viral transport medium for the collection and preservation of viral samples
- What are SkinnyTube™️‘s uses?
- The collection, transport, and preservation of clinical swab samples prior to molecular testing for the identification of viruses including, but not limited to, COVID and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) (chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhoea, HIV/AIDs, HPV, pubic lice, syphilis, and trichomoniasis)
- What does 10X Dx™️ mean?
- 10X Dx™️ refers to the 10-fold increase in detection rate resulting from SkinnyTube™️‘s reduced sample dilution
- How do you use it?
- Use is comparable to standard transport tubes commonly used for the collection, transport, and preservation of swab samples
- Detailed directions for use can be found here: User Manual
- Is it compatible with standard RNA extraction and PCR equipment?
- Yes – SkinnyTube™️ does not require protocol adaptations
