Dried Blood Spot Technology

DiabetOmics has invested significant research and development into simplifying the process of blood collection. Dried blood spot technology allows comprehensive laboratory tests to be performed from a few drops of blood.

DiabetOmics Dried Blood Spot Testing

Dried blood spot technology is currently used for newborn screening for metabolic conditions such as phenylketonuria (PKU). DiabetOmics has adapted the same technology for laboratory tests to screen for diabetes and diabetic complications.

First, a lancet is used to prick a finger and obtain a few drops of blood. These blood drops are applied to filter paper manufactured specifically for storing dried blood at room temperature.

DiabetOmics’ blood spot collection kits include everything needed for sample collection, allowing individuals to perform the test at home. Blood spot samples are collected on filter paper cards, placed in a provided bag including a dessicant, and shipped to the lab in a prepaid envelope.

Once the sample arrives at the lab, several small discs are punched from the collection card. These discs are placed in a buffer solution for a specific amount of time to pull the blood out of the disc.

Next, a precise volume is taken from the mixture and placed on an instrument that can read the concentration using a chemical reagent specific to each test.