Most efficient data type for UUID in database besides a native UUID.

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What would be the most efficient data type to store a UUID/GUID in databases that do not have a native UUID/GUID data type? 2 BIGINTs?

And what would be the most efficient code (C# preferred) to convert to and from a GUID to that type?

Thanks.

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