CentoCard®
Using our unique dried blood spot (DBS) technology, we have simplified collecting and shipping patient samples all around the world.
Simplifying the Logistics of Life-Saving Diagnostics
Sending biological samples across international borders is complex. We developed a cutting-edge filter card technology to grand high quality extraction for DNA, RNA, enzymes, and metabolic biomarker. This makes sending patient samples as easy as mailing a letter.
CentoCard Instructions
CENTOGENE’s Filter Card Solution: CentoCard is a Dried Blood Spot (DBS) technology for high-quality extraction of DNA, RNA, enzymes, and metabolic biomarkers. This makes sending patient samples as easy as mailing a letter.
THE ADVANTAGES OF CENTOCARD?
Samples are stable once they dry and can be mailed directly to CENTOGENE by regular post in the pre-addressed envelope provided
CentoCard enables the stablisation for molecules in dried blood: DNA for years, enzymes and metabolites for month, and RNA for days
CentoCard allows any type of analysis: Genetic testing from single gene assay to whole genome sequencing, enzyme activity and biomaker measurement, as well as whole mRNA sequencing
How It Works*
Samples should be sent to:
CENTOGENE GmbH
Am Strande 7
18055 Rostock
GERMANY
Prepare the filter card
Transfer the blood
Dry the sample for two hours
Package the filter card
Send it to CENTOGENE
*Samples may be significantly impaired by improper handling or preparation that does not comply with the instructions for use i.e. usage of non-EDTA blood or non-freshly drawn blood for CentoCard® preparation and/or extended shipping times. For proper handling, please follow the CentoCard® Instruction for Use provided by CENTOGENE.
CENTOGENE's Filter Card Solution
CentoCard® – As Easy as Mailing a Letter
At CENTOGENE, we have leveraged our expertise to design a specialized, validated procedure to extract high-quality DNA from CentoCard. Using this unique approach, any genetic test can be performed – enabling us to analyze over 500,000 patients from over 120 countries with various genetic disorders.
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