Fatty acids samples collection card

One-step sample collection with pre-applied preservative chemistry

No refrigeration required, simplifying shipping and logistics

Compatible with semi-automated punching equipment for streamlined processing

Ideal for at-home blood collection

Simple collection, transportation and ambient-temperature storage of fatty acids from whole blood

Fatty acids in whole blood represent a diverse group of molecules essential for various biological functions, ranging from energy production to regulating cell structure and signaling pathways.

Measuring these fatty acids is critically important as it offers valuable insights into an individual’s metabolic health, dietary intake, and potential risk factors for numerous diseases.

Ahlstrom’s Lipid Saver™ is an innovative specimen collection card that simplifies the collection, transportation, and long-term preservation of both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids from whole blood samples at ambient temperature.

Lipid Saver™ features five printed 12mm circles, each capable of holding up to 70µl of blood, allowing for a maximum collection of 350µl. Compatible with both manual and semi-automated punching systems, Lipid Saver™ seamlessly integrates with current dried blood spot (DBS) technologies.

The collection paper is chemically treated with a proprietary stabilizing solution, preventing oxidative degradation of the analytes and ensuring sample integrity over extended periods.