AutoCollect™ DBS sampling cards for use with laboratory automated equipment

As Dried Blood Spot (DBS) sampling continues to gain popularity as a convenient, cost-effective tool for bioanalysis, more laboratories are automating DBS sample processing to increase speed and efficiency.

Ahlstrom’s AutoCollect™ cards are designed for microvolume sampling, transport, and storage of DBS at ambient temperature. Their sturdy cassette format fits with most main laboratory automated equipment, enabling rapid and reliable DBS card processing, from the detection of dried blood spots to the preparation of samples for Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS) analysis.

Ideal for applications in pharmacokinetics and toxicokinetics, clinical and preclinical studies, human identification, forensics, biomarker screening, and viral load testing, AutoCollect™ cards offer distinct competitive advantages, including precision and accuracy −blood spot size is reproducible from one card to another −and the lowest background of the card in MS analysis due to our paper purity.

The cards are listed as an FDA Class 1 Medical Device.

Benefits of AutoCollect™

Precision & Analytical Reliability

High purity fiber-based material ensures minimal interference during downstream analysis with a reduced background signal. The blood spot sizes are highly reproducible from one card to another and are easily identified by lab automation systems.
Automation-Friendly Format

Cassette design with high stiffness integrates seamlessly with mainstream laboratory automation systems. It. It promotes high-throughput processing, enabling automation across multiple stages — from sample detection to preparation for LC/MS analysis — improving traceability, volume control, and timing precision.
Flexible design options

Customizable according to our customers’ needs: design, barcode, dimensions, branding, etc. Available in cassette format with high stiffness and accurate sizing.
Regulatory Compliance

Classified as an FDA Class I Medical Device, meeting regulatory standards for non-critical medical devices.

Versatile Applicability

AutoCollect™ cards are widely used in diverse bioanalysis contexts, including:

Pharmacokinetics (PK) and Toxicokinetics (TK)
Drug metabolism studies
Clinical & preclinical research
Human identification and forensics
Biomarker screening
Viral load testing

Why It Stands Out

The Ahlstrom AutoCollect™ card stands out by combining accuracy, efficiency, and automation-readiness—making it a smarter choice for modern labs.

Consistency is key in bioanalysis: AutoCollect™ delivers uniform, detectable samples that automation systems can handle with ease.
By saving time and manual effort, labs can shift focus from manual processing to result interpretation.
Versatility and robustness make this card a dependable choice across multiple research and diagnostic contexts.
And regulatory clarity adds confidence for established testing environments.

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