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.
本发明提供了一种干固体介质,用于以适合后续分析的形式储存遗传物质样本,包括 RNA 和 DNA。本发明的干固体介质包括干固体基质和一种包括蛋白质变性剂和
螯合剂的组合物。干固体
培养基还可以包括一种成分,这种成分可用于对遗传物质进行后续分析,例如使用 PCR、逆转录酶引发的 PCR、LCR、RFLP 或
基因杂交。用于后续分析的成分包括引物、DNA 或 RNA 探针等核苷酸序列和目标序列稳定剂。干燥固体
培养基还可以包括一种保留剂,以提高用于后续分析的成分的保留率。本发明还提供了使用本发明干固体
培养基的方法。干固体
培养基及其使用方法特别适合在自动化系统中使用。