Whatman^® FTA^® Technology 

Contains non-FTA absorbent filter paper for the collection and transport of blood and body fluids. Intended for short-term handling of specimens and for protein or metabolite studies. For long-term storage of nucleic acids, Whatman FTA Cards are recommended. There are four sample areas for application of up to 500 µL whole blood per card. Convenient for multiple applications of the same specimens or collection of multiple specimens on one card. Different samples can be processed independently.

FTA Cards utilize patented Whatman FTA 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, oxidation and UV damage. FTA Cards rapidly inactivate organisms, including blood-borne pathogens, and prevent the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms.
• Capture nucleic acid in one easy step
• Captured nucleic acid is ready for downstream applications in less than 30 minutes
• Nucleic acids collected on FTA Cards are stable 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 is a registered trademark of Whatman International Ltd.

Whatman is a registered trademark of Whatman International Ltd.