Blood Sample Card for Long-Term Storage and Analysis

The Blood Sample Card for Long-Term Storage and Analysis is designed to securely collect, store, and preserve blood samples for extended periods, ensuring their integrity for future diagnostic, forensic, or research purposes. This card is ideal for applications requiring long-term sample storage without refrigeration, making it a reliable tool for healthcare, forensic, and scientific fields.

Key Features:

  1. Long-Term Storage: Designed to preserve blood samples for extended periods, allowing for storage at room temperature without degradation.

  2. High-Quality Preservation: The card ensures the stabilization of blood, maintaining sample integrity for DNA analysis, blood typing, and other medical or forensic tests.

  3. Sterile and Ready-to-Use: Pre-sterilized and individually packaged, ensuring contamination-free collection and convenient handling.

  4. Easy to Use: The card allows for quick and simple blood application and is suitable for use by healthcare professionals and researchers alike.

  5. Compact and Efficient: The card is lightweight and compact, making it easy to store, transport, and manage large quantities of samples.

Operational Use:

  1. Sample Collection: Collect blood using a lancet or other device, then apply the blood to the designated area on the card.

  2. Dry and Stabilize: Allow the blood to dry on the card, ensuring the sample is securely preserved.

  3. Storage and Transport: Store the card in a dry environment, at room temperature, and transport it securely for analysis at a later time.

Scope:
This Blood Sample Card is essential for medical diagnostics, forensic investigations, and genetic research. It is especially useful for situations where long-term storage and preservation of blood samples are necessary.

Role of FTA Cards in Blood Sample Preservation and DNA Analysis

FTA cards (Flinders Technology Associates) are widely used for blood sample preservation and DNA analysis due to their efficiency in stabilizing genetic material. These cards are embedded with chemicals that capture and preserve DNA from blood samples, preventing degradation and bacterial growth. FTA cards allow for easy storage, transportation, and extraction of DNA, making them ideal for forensic, medical, and research applications.

Applications:

  • Forensic investigations: Preserving DNA from crime scenes

  • Genetic testing: Ensuring high-quality DNA for analysis

  • Paternity testing: Convenient collection and storage of blood samples

  • Research: Useful for genetic studies, population genetics, and epidemiological studies

  • Health screening: Long-term storage for medical purposes, such as genetic disorder detection

Key Features:

  • Simple, non-invasive blood collection

  • Stable DNA preservation at room temperature

  • Compatible with various DNA extraction methods

  • Long shelf life with minimal degradation

  • Cost-effective and easy-to-use

Scope:
FTA cards are employed in a wide range of fields including forensics, healthcare, genetics research, and public health, providing reliable, portable solutions for DNA analysis and storage.