As FTA Classic Card with a color indicator that changes from pink to white when sample is applied, Four sample areas for application of up to 500µl wholeblood or 100µl plant homogenate per card. Convenientfor multiple applications of the same specimen orcollection of multiple animal or plant samples on onecard. Different samples can be processed independently.
FTA Cards contain chemicals that lyse cells, denature proteins and protect nucleic acids from nucleases, oxidative, and UV damage. FTA Cards rapidly inactivate organisms, including bloodborne pathogens, and prevent the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms.
Advantages and benefits
Capture nucleic acid in one easy step
Captured nucleic acid is ready for downstream applications in less than 30 minutes
DNA collected on FTA Cards is stable for years at room temperature
FTA Cards are stored at room temperature before and after sample application, reducing the need for laboratory freezers
Suitable for virtually any cell type
Indicating FTA Cards change color upon sample application to facilitate handling of colorless samples
FTA Cards are available in a variety of configurations to meet application requirements