Dried blood spot (DBS) sampling is an emerging technology for bioanalysis, offering easy, convenient cost effective sample collection, transport and storage. Our revolutionary DBS autosampler™ has set a new standard for bioanalysis. It maintains the integrity of the sample through automation using our unique direct elution FTD™ technology for sample preparation. Can you only imagine its potential?
DBS sampling on the spot
Our DBS Autosampler™ uses a leak-tight clamp to directly desorb dried blood spots or dried matrix spots as a liquid sample for analysis. Direct elution offers a consistent quality, while eliminating the inconsistency of manual disc punching or costly robotics. It also allows the option of online clean-up and analyte separation by SPE prior to analysis in an automated workflow. All in minutes, providing maximum sensitivity without any manual intervention.
FTD™ - Flow-through Desorption (US patent no. US 8586382 B2)
Direct elution of DBS from cards enables online clean-up and analyte separation by SPE prior to analysis in an automated workflow. Optional online coupling to (SPE)(LC)-MS/MS.
IVC™ - Intelligent Vision Camera
Camera designed for accurate spot positioning of DBS cards for direct, flowthrough desorption of bloodspots. Full image capture guarantees sample information storage, tracking and traceability.
AISA™ - Automated Internal Standard Addition
A specified volume of internal standard is loaded in a loop using an integrated mini-pump. It is added in the desorption phase using a high pressure dispenser.