USER INSTRUCTIONS

for microbiomehOMR-140

OMNIgene®
collection tube

Wettingsolution

Read all instructions prior to collection.

Procedure:
For optimal results, do not wash or apply cosmetics (makeup, cream, etc.)
on the area to be swabbed for at least 5 hours prior to collection.

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Cap for tube

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tube

Wetting solution

Wetting solution

Collection tube

Stabilizing liquid

Breakpoint
Handle2

Summary and explanation of kit:

• Collection tubes should remain sealed untilcollection time to prevent contamination.
• Ensure the swab tip does NOT come into contactwith any surface prior to collection.
• Avoid contact with the eye area.
• Do NOT spill the stabilizing liquid in the OMNIgene
collection tube. Wash with water if stabilizing liquidcomes in contact with eyes or skin. Do NOT ingest.
• If the Wetting solution is spilled, pat dry.
• Small items may pose a choking hazard.

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IMPORTANT: The swab will bend significantly
during this step but will NOT break.

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Catalog number
Lot number

Do not reuse
DCaution, consult instructions for useYSerial numberf
15ºCs25ºC Storage instructions
60ºF s78ºF

Collection tube

Manufacturer

Collection tube

Label legend:

HM

While holding the swab handle in one
hand, carefully unscrew the white cap
from the OMNIgene collection tube.

Donotspill
IMPORTANT: Do NOT spill the stabilizing
liquid in the OMNIgene collection tube.
Do NOT touch the swab tip to any other surface.

Collection tub

Room temperature storage pre- andpost-collection 15°C to 25°C (60°F to 78°F).

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Immediately insert the swab into the bottomof the OMNIgene collection tube and snap theshaft off at the break point. Discard the handle.

While pressing downward, tightly screw the white
cap back onto the OMNIgene collection tube.
The sample is ready to be sent to the kit provider
following their instructions.

Ship in accordance to applicable regulations covering transport of biological specimens.
SDS: Wetting solution, www.Thermofisher.com (Catalogue no. 10977015)
SDS: OMNIgene collection tube (MMB tube), www.dnagenotek.com (PD-MSDS-00076)

For Research Use Only
Not for use in diagnostic proceduresSuperior samples • Proven performance
M DNA Genotek Inc.
3000 - 500 Palladium Drive
Ottawa, ON, Canada K2V 1C2
Subsidiary of OraSure Technologies, Inc.

To ensure a successful collection, apply generouspressure on the swab tip. Using a back and forthmotion, rub the entire area to be sampled for a
total of 60 seconds, rotating the swab at least once.

Applypressure

Storage:

Breakpoint

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60

sec.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT touch theswab tip or hold the swab above
the break point.
Locate the Wetting solution tube and carefully
remove the blue cap. Immerse the entire swab tip
into the Wetting solution. Discard any remaining
Wetting solution and tube. Immediately proceed
to step 4 to avoid letting the swab dry.

WettiWarnings and precautions:

Locate the swab and open the packaging
from the handle end.

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Wetting solu

Collect a microbiome sample from the skin location
recommended by the kit provider using the swab
provided in the kit.

Wetting solution

OMNIgene•SKIN collection kit provides the materials
and instructions for stabilizing microbial DNA froma skin sample.

Preparation:

IMPORTANT!
Collect only fromthe skin location
indicated on thepackaginglabel.

Locate the Wetting solution and theOMNIgene collection tube. Remove theOMNIgene collection tube from its packaging.
Set both tubes aside on a clean surface for later use.

ShaftTube

IMPORTANT: Before beginning,
read the label on the outer
packaging of the kit for the
specific body site to be sampled.

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OMNIgene®•SKIN is For Research Use Only, not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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