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Biomatrica DNAgard Saliva HT

Nov 02, 2015

Biomatrica has launched the DNAgard Saliva HT, a saliva DNA-collection device optimized for use with automated laboratory DNA testing instruments. The device features a pierceable cap that eliminates aerosol contamination and uncapping for automated robotic sample processing. It also features LIMS-compatible triple-redundant labeling.

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