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MagBio Genomics Blood STASIS 21-CcfDNA Tube

Feb 16, 2017

MagBio Genomics has launched the Blood STASIS 21-ccfDNA tube for venous whole blood collection and room temperature stabilization of circulating cell-free DNA. The tube is a direct draw whole blood collection system that contains a proprietary reagent that prevents post-collection release of genomic DNA from white blood cells. It allows room temperature transport and storage of blood for 21 days, and epithelial cell for 8 days, the company said.

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