Description
The Qiagen QIAcard Child ID Kit gives parents the option of having the hospital collect a sample of the newborn blood at the time of birth and store its DNA on FTA paper for years at room temperature. If a future emergency ever requires identification, after an accident, abduction or disaster, that stored sample can produce a DNA profile for the child.
- Collected at Birth – The maternity stay is the one moment a verified newborn sample can be taken with no extra visit.
- Room Temperature Storage – DNA stays stored in the FTA fibers for years without a freezer or special handling.
- Protected Sample – The matrix guards DNA from UV light and microbial and fungal degradation during storage, per the manufacturer.
About This Child ID Kit
Hospitals are asked for newborn identification samples because birth is the only point where collection is simple, witnessed and documented. The kit puts that sample on chemically impregnated FTA paper, where the DNA is stored in the fibers of the card. Parents take home a sample that remains usable for DNA analysis years later.
In an emergency involving the child, the stored blood sample can be analyzed to support identification. The manufacturer describes this as an additional identification measure alongside the records created at birth. Storage needs nothing more than room temperature conditions, which keeps the commitment practical for families and hospitals alike.
Features and Benefits
Collection
- Hospital Workflow – Collection happens at the time of birth inside the existing maternity process.
- FTA Paper Sample – The chemically impregnated cellulose matrix stores DNA in its fibers from day one.
Storage and Protection
- Degradation Protection – Stored DNA is protected from UV light and from microbial and fungal degradation, per the manufacturer.
- No Freezer Needed – The sample stores for years at room temperature, so no special equipment is involved.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Qiagen
- Product Type: Newborn blood DNA collection kit on QIAcard FTA paper
- Sample: Newborn blood collected at the time of birth
- Storage: Store at room temperature, 15 to 25 degrees C
- Sample Protection: UV light, microbial and fungal degradation protection during storage
- Intended Use: Sample collection for future DNA identification
Packaging
- Options: 50 kits per pack
- Handling: Wear gloves when handling FTA cards
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Why Choose This Child ID Kit
Identification samples only work if they are collected before they are needed, and birth is the single reliable collection point. This kit turns that moment into a durable, room temperature DNA record with no ongoing storage burden.
- A Record That Lasts – A newborn sample that stays analyzable for years gives families a permanent identification resource.
- Zero Storage Infrastructure – Room temperature storage means the hospital program needs no freezers or monitoring.
- FTA Fiber Storage – DNA stored inside the FTA fibers with degradation protection is a differentiator over plain dried blood spots.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the sample collected?
The hospital collects the newborn blood sample at the time of birth. Parents opt in to having the sample taken and stored.
What is the sample used for?
It provides a DNA sample that can be analyzed for identification in a future emergency involving the child. The manufacturer names accidents, abduction and natural or manmade disasters as examples.
How long does the sample remain usable?
DNA stored on FTA paper remains stored for years at room temperature. The fibers protect it from UV light and microbial and fungal degradation during that time.
How must the kits be stored before use?
Store at room temperature, 15 to 25 degrees C, and protect from light. Wear gloves when handling FTA cards, per the product label.
How many kits come in a pack?
Each pack contains 50 kits. That suits maternity units building the option into routine newborn care.
Is this a diagnostic test?
No, the kit collects and stores a sample for future identification. It does not diagnose any condition.
