InActiv Blue®

We defend your DNA/RNA during sample collection, transport & storage.

stabilization of RNA/DNA at room temperature

inactivation of pathogens

mucolytic

respiratory viruses

can also be used as powerful lysis buffer

CE marked IVD

US FDA cleared

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VIRUS-INACTIVATING AND RNA/DNA/ANTIGEN-PRESERVING TRANSPORT MEDIUM

virus inactivation

for detection of antigens or DNA/RNA in saliva/swab

stabilization of RNA/DNA at 2-25 °C

compatible with rapid antigen lateral flow tests

compatible with direct PCR

CE marked IVD

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Exceptional RNA integrity

Room temperature stability

Two versatile collection options

Outstanding RNA yield

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What is InActiv Blue®

InActiv Blue® is a CE-IVD marked, pathogen (virus, bacterium, yeast) inactivating and RNA stabilizing transport medium for molecular analyses including RT-qPCR. The medium is perfect for preservation of (naso)pharyngeal swabs and saliva before testing.

InActiv Blue® is the CE-IVD and US FDA cleared application of our DNA/RNA Defend^TM buffer

Key features

Perfect for preservation of nasal/throat/nasopharyngeal swabs and saliva
Complete inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 within 1 minute;
also effective inactivation of vaccinia virus, monkeypox, RSV, H5N1, norovirus, S. aureus, E. coli, C. albicans, M. smegmatis, P. aeruginosa, S. pneumoniae
Safe and stable preservation of RNA up to 30 days at room temperature
No cold chain required
Blue dye as pipetting control
Independent validation with a range of common RT-qPCR platforms
CE-IVDR marked
Mucolytic properties to reduce viscosity in mucus rich samples
Production and testing of each batch according to the highest quality standards in ISO certified labs