FTA Cards utilize technology that simplifies the handling and processing of nucleic acids.
FTA Cards contain chemicals that lyse cells, denature proteins and protect nucleic acids from nucleases, oxidative, and UV damage. US Patent Nos. 5496562, 5756126, 5807527, 5972386, 5985327 and other patents pending.
Advantages and benefits
- Capture nucleic acid in one easy step
- Captured nucleic acid is ready for downstream applications in less than 30 minutes
- DNA collected on FTA Cards is preserved for years at room temperature
- FTA Cards are stored at room temperature before and after sample application, reducing the need for laboratory freezers
- Suitable for virtually any cell type
- Indicating FTA Cards change color upon sample application to facilitate handling of colorless samples
- FTA Cards are available in a variety of configurations to meet application requirements
- Custom configurations are available on request
Use FTA for a wide range of applications: Forensics, Transgenic identification, Transfusion medicine, Plasmid screening, Food and agriculture testing, Drug discovery, Genomics, STR analysis, Animal identification, Whole genome amplification, and Molecular biology
Indicating FTA Micro Card
Same as FTA Micro Card with a color indicator that changes from pink to white when sample is applied. Recommended for use with clear samples such as buccal or cultured cells.
Indicating FTA Mini Card
Same as FTA Mini Card with a color indicator that changes from pink to white when sample is applied. Recommended for use with clear samples such as buccal or cultured cells.
Indicating FTA Classic Card
Same as FTA Classic Card with a color indicator that changes from pink to white when sample is applied. Recommended for use with colorless samples such as buccal or cultured cells.