Collect, stabilize, process, transport, and archive buccal DNA samples with Whatman Indicating FTA Mini Cards. Whatman FTA technology consists of two distinct chemistries, both of which have the ability to lyse cells on contact, denature proteins, and protect D from degradation. FTA chemistry contains chemical denaturants and a free radical scavenger. With FTA, the D remains tightly bound while proteins and inhibitors are washed from the matrix. There are three options for D analysis with FTA cards: direct amplification, standard amplification with rinsing (punch-in method), and extraction of D from the card.

FTA cards are available as indicating cards for use with clear samples, such as buccal cells or saliva. The cards include a pink indicating dye that turns to white when a clear sample is applied.

Features:

• Improves process efficiency by enabling direct amplification for STR analysis.
• Ideal for colored samples, like blood.
• Immediate stabilization and protection of nucleic acids due to FTA technology.
• Different card options to support manual or automated processing for fast and efficient sampling.
• Long term archiving of samples at room temperature due to FTA card technology.

Common Applications:

• Forensics
• Transgenic identification
• Transfusion medicine/HLA typing
• Plasmid screening
• Food and agriculture testing
• Drug discovery
• Genomics
• STR analysis
• Animal identification
• Whole genome amplification
• Molecular biology