iClean® Dried Blood Spot Collection Card

The iClean® Dried Blood Spot Collection Card is a tool used for collecting and preserving blood samples. Here are some of its specific applications:

Medical Diagnosis

• Blood Routine Tests
  It can be used to collect a small amount of fingertip blood, etc., for detecting the quantity and morphology of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, etc. This helps diagnose conditions such as anemia, infections, and blood system diseases. For example, by measuring the red blood cell count and hemoglobin level, it can be determined whether there are symptoms of anemia. Observing the quantity and classification of white blood cells can assist in judging whether there is a bacterial or viral infection.
• Blood Type Identification
  After collecting a blood sample, blood type testing can be carried out to determine the ABO blood type and Rh blood type, etc. This provides important information for medical procedures such as blood transfusions and organ transplants, ensuring the safety of blood transfusions and the success rate of organ transplants.
• Disease Screening
  In neonatal disease screening, the iClean® Dried Blood Spot Collection Card is commonly used to collect heel blood for detecting genetic metabolic diseases such as phenylketonuria and congenital hypothyroidism. Early detection and treatment can prevent serious impacts on the growth and intellectual development of the affected children. Additionally, it can also be used for the preliminary screening of infectious diseases like AIDS and syphilis. After collecting blood samples, relevant antibody or antigen tests are conducted, which helps to identify infected individuals in a timely manner and take corresponding prevention, control, and treatment measures.

Forensic Identification

• Crime Scene Investigation
  At a crime scene, if bloodstains are found, the iClean® Dried Blood Spot Collection Card can be used for collection. Through DNA analysis techniques, the collected sample can be compared with the DNA of the suspect or the victim, providing crucial evidence for solving the case. This can help identify the suspect or establish the connection between the victim and the crime scene.
• Paternity Testing
  The Dried Blood Spot Collection Card can be used to collect blood samples from parents and children for paternity testing. By detecting genetic markers in the DNA and analyzing the degree of gene matching among family members, the authenticity of the parent – child relationship can be determined. This is of great significance in legal disputes, inheritance cases, etc.

Disease Monitoring and Research

• Epidemiological Surveys
  In large – scale epidemiological surveys, the Dried Blood Spot Collection Card is used to collect blood samples from the population. This can help understand the prevalence of specific diseases in the population, such as the infection rate and incidence. Analyzing the transmission patterns and influencing factors of the disease provides data support for formulating disease prevention and control strategies and measures. For example, in influenza epidemic monitoring, blood samples are collected to test for influenza virus antibodies to understand the immune level and infection status of the population.
• Drug Research and Development and Clinical Trials
  During the process of drug research and development, it is necessary to monitor the blood samples of subjects to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the drug. The iClean® Dried Blood Spot Collection Card can conveniently collect blood samples for detecting the changes in drug concentration in the body, drug metabolites, and relevant biomarker changes. This provides important experimental data for drug research and development and clinical trials.

Health Management

• Personal Health Monitoring
  Individuals can use the Dried Blood Spot Collection Card to collect blood samples at home and then send them to a professional testing institution for testing. This allows them to understand their health indicators such as blood sugar, blood lipids, and blood uric acid levels. Regular monitoring of their own health status enables them to detect potential health problems in a timely manner and take corresponding intervention measures.
• Health Check – ups
  In health check – up institutions, the Dried Blood Spot Collection Card can be used as a convenient way to collect blood samples for the detection of multiple health indicators, such as liver function, kidney function, and thyroid function tests. It provides a comprehensive health assessment for the examinees, helping people understand their physical condition and develop personalized health management plans.