Dry solid medium for storage and analysis of genetic material
First Claim
1. A dry solid medium for storing at least one sample of genetic material, said dry solid medium comprising:
- (a) a solid matrix having sorbed thereto a composition comprising a protein denaturing agent;
(b) a component for subsequent analysis of said sample of genetic material; and
(c) a retaining agent for retaining said component for subsequent analysis on said solid matrix, wherein said retaining agent comprises a hydrophilic solid carrier in wax and wherein said hydrophilic solid carrier comprises a starch, cellulose or cotton material.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a dry solid medium for storing a sample of a genetic material, including RNA and DNA, in a form suitable for subsequent analysis. The dry solid medium of the invention includes a dry solid matrix and a composition including a protein denaturing agent, and a chelating agent. The dry solid medium can further include a component which functions in subsequent analysis of the genetic material using, for example, PCR, reverse transcriptase initiated PCR, LCR, RFLP, or genetic hybridization. A component for subsequent analysis includes, for example, a nucleotide sequences such as a primer, DNA or RNA probe, and a target sequence stabilizer. The dry solid medium can also include a retaining agent to enhance retention of a component for subsequent analysis. The invention also provides methods for using the dry solid medium of the invention. The dry solid media and methods of use thereof are particularly suited for use in automated systems.
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17 Claims
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1. A dry solid medium for storing at least one sample of genetic material, said dry solid medium comprising:
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(a) a solid matrix having sorbed thereto a composition comprising a protein denaturing agent; (b) a component for subsequent analysis of said sample of genetic material; and (c) a retaining agent for retaining said component for subsequent analysis on said solid matrix, wherein said retaining agent comprises a hydrophilic solid carrier in wax and wherein said hydrophilic solid carrier comprises a starch, cellulose or cotton material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for storing and subsequent analysis of a sample of genetic material comprising:
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(a) applying a sample of genetic material to a dry solid medium, said dry solid medium comprising; (i) a solid matrix having sorbed thereto a composition comprising a protein denaturing agent; (ii) a component for subsequent analysis of said sample of genetic material; and (iii) a retaining agent for retaining said component for subsequent analysis on said matrix, wherein said retaining agent comprises a hydrophilic solid carrier in wax and wherein said hydrophilic solid carrier comprises a starch, cellulose or cotton material; (b) storing said sample of genetic material; (c) washing said sample of genetic material; and (d) analyzing said sample of genetic material. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for storing a sample of genetic material comprising:
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(a) applying a sample of genetic material to a dry solid medium, said dry solid medium comprising; (i) a solid matrix having sorbed thereto a composition comprising a protein denaturing agent; (ii) a component for subsequent analysis of said sample of genetic material; and (iii) a retaining agent for retaining said component for subsequent analysis on said solid matrix, wherein said retaining agent comprises a hydrophilic solid carrier in wax and wherein said hydrophilic solid carrier comprises a starch, cellulose or cotton material; and (b) storing said sample of genetic material.
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