The 10-piece shed cell collector kit is a comprehensive set for trace DNA extraction, equipping forensic teams with tools to recover shed cells from diverse crime scene surfaces.
Core Kit Content
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Components: 5 flocked shed cell collectors, 3 hard-base scrapers, 2 sample preservation tubes, sterile gloves, and labeling sheets.
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Usage: Select tool per surface; collect cells via swabbing/scraping; transfer to tubes; label and transport at 2–8°C.
Key Features
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Comprehensive set: Combines 2 collector types to handle porous/non-porous, small/large surfaces.
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High trace yield: Flocked collectors trap 40% more cells than standard swabs for low-level DNA.
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Field-ready: Compact packaging, single-use sterile tools reduce contamination risks.
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Cost-efficient: 10-piece set meets multiple sampling needs in one kit.
Application Scope
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Crime scenes: Weapons, electronics, clothing, door handles for touch/epithelial DNA.
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Cold cases: Re-sampling old evidence with varied tools to recover missed trace cells.
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Forensic labs: Preparing trace samples for downstream DNA extraction and profiling.