Whatman FTA Mini Cards, Pack of 100

With the Whatman FTA Mini Cards Nucleic acids are captured, immobilized, and stabilized for storage, all in one easy step. Captured nucleic acid is ready for downstream applications in less than 30 minutes. Nucleic acids collected on FTA Cards remain stable for years at room temperature. Indication FTA Cards change color upon sample application to facilitate handling of colorless samples

For the collection, transport, archiving and isolation of nucleic acids at room temperature. Cards are ideal for colored samples, such as blood. They provide immediate stabilization and protection of nucleic acids due to FTA technology. Different card options are available to support manual or automated processing for fast and efficient sampling.

Whatman FTA technology consists of two distinct chemistries, both of which have the ability to lyse cells on contact, denature proteins, and protect DNA from degradation. FTA chemistry contains chemical denaturants and a free radical scavenger. With FTA, the DNA remains tightly bound while proteins and inhibitors are washed from the matrix. There are three options for DNA analysis with FTA cards: direct amplification, standard amplification with rinsing (“punch-in” method), and extraction of DNA from the card.

These cards have two sample areas for application of up to 250µl whole blood or 50µl plant homogenate per card. Convenient for protocols that require different locations for testing and archiving samples. Different samples can be processed independently. Pack of 100.