The blackPREP Swab DNA Kit has been optimized for fast, simple extraction of DNA from buccal swab samples. The kit contains optimized swabs for collecting samples. Each swab consists of a wooden stick with a cotton swab and is packaged separately in a sterile sample vessel. The isolation routine includes a prefiltration step for optimum swab drying. The DNA is then bound to a Spin Filter column, washed and eluted. Using the blackPREP Swab DNA Kit allows researchers to isolate high-quality DNA and maximize yields in just 20 – 25 minutes.