A proprietary process coats the interior of the storage vile with a uniform thickness of the preservative. This additive, in conjunction with centrifuging, allows saliva samples to be stored at room temperature for up to four months. This new technology can store saliva at room temperature for up to four months. This technology can be used for medical testing in developing nations or wherever samples are gathered without access to a freezer. The preservative can be used in testing kits to ascertain the antibody count in AIDS patients.
Saliva testing is an emerging field for drug, alcohol, and DNA testing.
This technology can be used when stabilization and shelf life are necessary, for example, in a lengthy lawsuit or when a sample may need to be saved for retesting. Technology Commercialization Status 1. A new clinical concept for the prototype has been identified and is awaiting commercial partnership for development. The patent is owned by the United States of America and was developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. An additional patent application was filed for this technology on August 28, 2000.