Specimax Saliva Collection Kit | Thermo Fisher Scientific

SpeciMAX Saliva Collection Kit is optimized to easily collect and transport saliva samples for SARS-CoV-2

Improve your high throughput SARS-CoV-2 surveillance testing with the SpeciMax Saliva Collection Kit. Your lab’s solution for efficient, cost-effective, standardized saliva collection compatible with downstream analysis workflows and automation systems.

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SpeciMAX saliva collection kit completes your SARS-CoV-2 surveillance testing workflow

Saliva collection kit optimized for your automated workflow

Optimized for viral RNA extraction and direct to PCR workflows using Applied Biosystems MagMAX Viral/Pathogen kits (RUO),Thermo Scientific KingFisher Purification Systems,Applied Biosystems TaqCheck SARS-CoV-2 Fast PCR Assay (RUO), and TaqMan Applied Biosystems TaqMan® Assays (RUO)
Standardized collection tubes sized to fit most automation sample racks with supplied barcodes

Space and cost savings compared to other collection kits

No manual sample transfer step needed when used with automatic liquid handlers (see the time savings)
Uses less 4°C refrigeration space than other collectors (Need room temperature storage? Request more information)
No sample swabs to work around

Easy-to-use solution with non-invasive self-collection capability

Secures 1-2 mL saliva in 6 mL polypropylene transfer tube
Self-collection preferred by most users

Secure and trusted transport of saliva samples

95kPa compliant saliva collection tube for safe transport
Single-use individually-packaged kits available in cases of 400 from a trusted single-source supplier (Looking for bulk ordering? Request more information)

How to use SpeciMAX Saliva Collection Kit

To see full instructions for use visit SpeciMAX Saliva Collection Kit product page

Intructions for use of specimax saliva collection kit

SpeciMAX Saliva Collection Kit compared to other sample collection methods

SpeciMAX Saliva Collection Kit compared to 15 and 50 mL conical tubes

Optimized for saliva collection

	SpeciMAX Saliva Collection Kit	15 and 50 mL conical tube or conical tube with straw
Time	No manual sample transfer- fits directly into automation racks	30 sec manual transfers x 1000 samples = 8 hrs of lost labor
Storage	6 mL size	15 and 50 mL size
Accuracy	Comparable to nasopharyngeal swabs using standard extraction	Increased risk of contamination due to manual transfers, epithelial cells taken from straw can interfere with reading
Ease of use	Convenient wide mouth funnel for easy saliva collection Optimized for saliva collection	Small diameter straw or tube increases collection difficulties and user error Repurposed tubes not optimized for saliva collection

How many samples do you want to process a day? How many hours are you losing?

Benefits of SpeciMax saliva collection over nasal swab and nasopharyngeal collection:

Non-invasive sample collection
Self-collected and less variability between users
Easier laboratory workflow (no swabs to deal with)
No mucus issues
Preferred by most users

A ready-to-use kit optimized for saliva collection

Saliva collection kit with funnel, cap and tube

Viral RNA extraction workflows for SARS-CoV-2 surveillance saliva collection

SpeciMAX Saliva Collection Kit fits into your direct to PCR or viral RNA extraction workflow. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we offer both solutions depending on your needs.