GPSponge® is a kit for the collection, inactivation, transport and storage of environmental samples for subsequent nucleic acid purification. One of its key advantages lies in the use of our patented buffer, which allows the transport of stabilized DNA or RNA at room temperature without the need for refrigeration. The stabilizing solution effectively inactivates viruses and non-sporulated bacteria. As a result, the collected samples are rendered non-infectious, ensuring safe handling and shipping. This buffer is incorporated into a highly porous cellulose sponge, making it easy to sample surfaces, including animals or objects.

Key Features:

• Easy-to-use and affordable
• Complete solution for non-invasive sampling
• Nucleic acid stabilization at room temperature and indefinitely at – 20 °C or – 80 °C
• Environmental sampling, reduced risk of contamination
• Safer sample collection and transport
• Do not need immediate sample processing
• Compatible with different DNA/RNA purification systems
• Odour elimination during processing
• Homogeneous sampling process, reproducible results

Collection sponge

• Individually transported in a bag containing the inactivation/preservation buffer.

Glove

• To be used during the sampling.

Transport Quality seal

• Blue sticker to seal sample bag before transport.

Bag for transport

• Leak-proof, secure transport bag.

Product Supporting Literature

Didkowska, A., Pérez-Sancho, M., Herranz, C., Klich, D., Anusz, K., Witkowski, L., Domínguez, L., Gortázar, C., 2025. Sponge-based environmental DNA detection as a useful tool in monitoring Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex markers in European bison (Bison bonasus). Sci. Rep. 15, 18503.

Marín-Rojo, Á., Herrero-García, G., Herranz-Benito, C., Barroso, P., Relimpio, D., García-Seco, T., Perelló, A., Díez-Guerrier, A., Pozo, P., Balseiro, A., Domínguez, L., Pérez-Sancho, M., Gortázar, C., 2025. Wildlife risk mitigation protocols reduce risk species visits and pathogen marker detection in open-air farms.

Kalalizi, E., Flores, L., Pérez-Sancho, M., Perelló, A., Herranz, C., Herrera, L., Romero, B., Kaleme, P., García-Seco, T., Kujirakwinja, D., Kalonji, A., Kashongwe, Z., Birembano-Machara, F., Baganda, D., Nkonzi, P., Del Burgo, I.V., Gal, F.L., De La Fuente, J., Domínguez, L., Gortázar, C., 2026. Non-invasive environmental DNA sampling reveals tuberculosis risks at the human – Great Ape Interface in Africa. Emerg. Microbes Infect. 15, 2645874.

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