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Specifically designed for the collection and
transport of dried blood spots, the Whatman BFC180 meets the
requirements of the NCCLS standard LA4-A3, "Blood Collection on
Filter Paper for Neonatal Screening Programs; Approved Standard
- Third Edition." While BFC180 is the technology of choice for
neonatal screening programs worldwide, it can also be used for
the routine collection of samples for diagnostic analysis.
Features and Benefits
- Rapid absorption of blood.
Single drops typically absorbed in less than ten seconds.
- Easy sample transportation.
CDC "Guidelines for the Shipment of Dried Blood Spot
Specimens" state that dried spots can be transported via
normal postal systems without special mailing cartons. Ideal
for remote sampling programs.
- Blood constituents easily eluted.
Simply utilize water or solvent methods, depending on
analyte of interest.
Product Range and Properties
BFC180
High-purity, cotton linter material. Ideal for whole blood
collection. Can be used for nucleic acid assays. Most suitable
for assays in which proteins or enzymes are detected.
| Typical Test Data -
Dried Blood Spot Collection Material |
| Grade |
Thickness (µm@53kPa) |
Blood Absorption Time* (s/100µL) |
Serum Absorption Volume* (µL per
1/8” punch) |
Spot Diameter* (mm/100µL) |
| BFC180 |
490 |
13 |
1.43 |
16 |
*Determined according to NCCLS LA4-A3 (1997); 55% haematocrit
intact cell whole blood |
+32 (0) 16
58 90 45 
+32 (0) 16
50 90 45