What are the advantages of dried blood spot sampling?
NTD Labs utilizes a patented dried blood spot sampling technique that is simple and safe. Maternal blood specimens are spotted onto an absorbent filter paper using a simple finger stick method that can be performed in a physician’s office or in a testing lab, or at home by the patient using a home collection kit. No phlebotomist is required. Practices may continue to use venous blood and a Diff-Safe device if they prefer, however some of the logistical issues may be lost such as: • Simple, safe collection and transport • Reduced biohazard risk • Patient convenience, no extra trip to the blood drawing station required NTD’s dried blood spot sampling also enhances the reliability of the data and reduces the risk of case file errors since patient demographics; ultrasound information and blood collection are all entered onto a single form.
NTD Labs utilizes a patented dried blood spot sampling technique that is simple and safe. Maternal blood specimens are spotted onto an absorbent filter paper using a simple finger stick method that can be performed in a physician’s office or in a testing lab, or at home by the patient using a home collection kit. No phlebotomist is required. Practices may continue to use venous blood and a Diff-Safe device if they prefer, however some of the logistical issues may be lost such as: • Simple, safe collection and transport • Reduced biohazard risk • Patient convenience, no extra trip to the blood drawing station required NTD Labs’ dried blood spot sampling also enhances the reliability of the data and reduces the risk of case file errors since patient demographics; ultrasound information and blood collection are all entered onto a single form.
