iClean® Dried Blood Spot Collection Card

1. In the Field of Forensic Identification

• Crime Scene Investigation
  At crime scenes, when dried bloodstains are found, the iClean® dried bloodstain collection card is an ideal collection tool. Investigators can directly contact the bloodstains with the collection card. Thanks to its special material and design, it can effectively absorb the bloodstain samples. For example, at the scenes of violent crimes such as homicides and robberies, bloodstains may be crucial evidence. After collecting the bloodstains with this collection card, DNA analysis can be carried out to identify the suspect or the victim.
• Traffic Accident Identification
  Bloodstains are also important objects of investigation at traffic accident scenes. The iClean® dried bloodstain collection card can help collect bloodstains from vehicles, roads, or victims. By detecting components such as alcohol and drugs in the blood, it helps determine the state of the relevant people at the time of the accident. Meanwhile, DNA identification of the bloodstains can also be conducted to determine the identities of the people involved in the accident.
• Re – investigation of Cold Cases
  For some cold cases, the dried bloodstain samples preserved at the scene may be the key clues to solving the case. The iClean® dried bloodstain collection card can be used to recollect these dried bloodstains. Its excellent preservation performance ensures that the samples remain stable for a long time after collection, facilitating subsequent analysis using advanced DNA testing techniques and providing new evidence for solving the case.

2. In the Field of Medical Testing

• Genetic Disease Detection
  When conducting genetic disease detection, dried blood can serve as a source of DNA samples. The iClean® dried bloodstain collection card can conveniently collect a small amount of dried blood, such as in neonatal heel – blood screening. In the early screening of some genetic diseases like thalassemia and phenylketonuria, medical staff use the collection card to collect the neonatal heel – blood. Subsequently, genetic testing can be performed on the bloodstains on the collection card, enabling early diagnosis and intervention of the diseases.
• Blood Transfusion Safety Testing
  Before blood transfusion, strict testing of the blood of donors and recipients is required. The iClean® dried bloodstain collection card can be used to collect blood samples for detecting viruses in the blood (such as HIV, HBV, HCV, etc.) and blood types. This collection method is simple, efficient, and can ensure the quality of the samples, which is crucial for ensuring blood transfusion safety.
• Drug Testing
  During the course of drug treatment, it is necessary to adjust the drug dosage by detecting the drug concentration in the blood. The iClean® dried bloodstain collection card can be used to collect the dried bloodstains of patients and detect the drug metabolites in them. This helps doctors understand the metabolism of the drug in the patient’s body, thus optimizing the treatment plan.

3. In the Field of Biomedical Research

• Genetics Research
  For genetics researchers, dried bloodstains are an important source of obtaining DNA. The iClean® dried bloodstain collection card can be used to collect dried bloodstain samples from individuals of different populations and ethnic groups. By analyzing these samples through gene sequencing and other methods, researchers can study many genetic issues such as human genetic diversity, the relationship between genetic variations and diseases.
• Blood Disease Research
  In the research of blood diseases such as leukemia and lymphoma, the dried bloodstain collection card can collect the blood samples of patients. Researchers can deeply understand the pathogenesis and development process of blood diseases by analyzing the components of blood cells and gene mutations in the samples, providing a basis for developing new treatment methods.
• Drug Research and Development
  During the process of drug research and development, a large number of samples are needed to test the efficacy of drugs. The iClean® dried bloodstain collection card can be used to collect the blood samples of experimental animals or patients in clinical trials, detecting the effects of drugs on the blood system, including the generation and function of blood cells and changes in blood biochemical indicators, so as to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the drugs.