The Simple and Best Solution for Blood Sample Analysis - DBS Testing

  Dried Blood Spot sampling has been around for more than 5 decades. For many years now this sampling method is being used for testing congenital metabolic disease in new-born babies. A blood sample is collected in a filter paper by making a tiny prick on the infant’s heel.

In recent years, DBS testing has progressed hugely and is being significantly used in various fields of studies including infectious diseases, forensics, field testing and toxicology to name a few. 

 What is of DBS Sampling
  This is a method where just a few drops of blood is collected in a filter paper and dried before the same is sent for testing to the lab. One spot of blood can be used to analyse and measure more than 50 analytes. Even after being dried and stored in room temperature this method delivers accurate results with minimum volume requirement.

 Samples can be attained easily with a minute prick in the finger or heel with minimal training, and you can collect the sample at home without calling the Phlebotomist. The process is almost painless and minimally invasive, unlike venipuncture, which sometimes proves very troublesome for infants and the elderly.

  Blood samples can be transported easily to the lab, by putting the collection card in an envelope and they stay stable for days as long as kept in an ambient temperature. In the past few years, the dried blood spot sampling has emerged as an effective way for gene screening as well as genetic sample bio-banking for a longer duration of time.

DBS Sampling- Things to keep in Mind
 DBS sampling can be done on your own from any place anytime be or office or home. Dried blood spot collection kits is available online and offline and is delivered right at your doorstep when your order for it.  While collecting the blood samples, prick your finger dab two drops of blood on the filter paper within the circular area and dry the same in the fresh air under a secure environment.

 It is important to apply the drops of blood carefully while sampling from non- laboratory or remote location. Uneven sample coverage, inappropriate handling of filter paper, can affect the accuracy of results. Another factor that may contribute to imprecise analysis is inadequate sampling or too much blood collection. Poor dried blood spot sampling application can lead to uneven sample coverage that can further result in varying haematocrit levels as well as chromatography effects that can cause inexact analytic results.

 Lipomic Healthcare has the best and the most advanced DBS Kits that contains all components needed for the collection, storage and transportation of Dried blood spot sample. This kit can be handily used by both patients and practitioners.

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