Product Description
Self-collection only works if the kit is easy and safe for people with no lab training. This Zymo Research swab kit lets users collect a sample and stabilize its nucleic acids without ever handling open preservative, making it a strong fit for at-home and decentralized testing programs.
This listing is for catalog number R1160-50: DNA/RNA Shield SafeCollect Swab Collection Kit, 1 mL fill. The SafeCollect design keeps the DNA/RNA Shield reagent contained so it cannot spill during use. Once the swab is in place, Shield completely inactivates harmful pathogens and keeps RNA stable for up to 30 days at room temperature, giving flexibility for mail-back logistics. Kits are available with 1 ml or 2 ml fill volumes, individually or in packs of 10 or 50. LIGHT LABS ships genuine Zymo Research products with knowledgeable support from our Englewood, Colorado team.
Key Features
- Spill-free design – SafeCollect format prevents reagent spills during collection.
- 30-day RNA stability – Keeps RNA stable at room temperature for up to 30 days.
- Pathogen inactivation – DNA/RNA Shield inactivates harmful pathogens.
- Built for self-collection – Ideal for at-home and remote sampling.
- Fill and pack options – 1 ml or 2 ml fill, single or in packs of 10 or 50.
Specifications
| Catalog Number | R1160-50 |
| Brand | Zymo Research |
| Description | DNA/RNA Shield SafeCollect Swab Collection Kit, 1 mL fill |
| Sample type | Swab samples |
| Preservative | DNA/RNA Shield |
| RNA stability | Up to 30 days at room temperature |
| Fill options | 1 ml; 2 ml |
| Pack sizes | Single; 10; 50 |
| Shipping Conditions | Ships at room temperature |
| Storage | Room Temperature |
Available Sizes & Components
- R1160 – DNA/RNA Shield SafeCollect Swab Collection Kit, 1 mL fill
- R1160-10 – DNA/RNA Shield SafeCollect Swab Collection Kit, 1 mL fill
- R1161 – DNA/RNA Shield SafeCollect Swab Collection Kit, 2 mL fill
- R1161-10 – DNA/RNA Shield SafeCollect Swab Collection Kit, 2 mL fill
- R1161-50 – DNA/RNA Shield SafeCollect Swab Collection Kit, 2 mL fill
Applications
- At-home respiratory testing
- Decentralized clinical research
- Mail-back sample programs
- Oral and nasal swab collection
- Public health surveillance
