Description
The Qiagen QIAcard FTA Gene Card is the framed member of the family, built so automated dispensing, pipetting and punching systems can handle the card without bending it. Three sample areas of 75 µL each carry blood, cells or tissue through high throughput reference workflows.
- Rigid Card Frame – The frame lets automated systems grip, dispense onto and punch the card reliably.
- Three Sample Areas – Each area accepts up to 75 µL, for 225 µL total per card.
- Fully Automated Ready – This is the one FTA format the manufacturer lists for fully automated processing.
About This FTA Gene Card
High-volume laboratories do not fail on chemistry, they fail on handling, and a flexible card is a handling problem for robots. The Gene format answers with a rigid frame that presents the card to automatic dispensers and punches in a fixed plane. The FTA matrix inside the frame performs the familiar work of lysing cells and protecting DNA at room temperature.
With automation, punches move from card to amplification with consistent placement and timing across thousands of samples. The manufacturer lists direct STR amplification for this format, matching the rest of the family. Programs scaling from benches to platforms choose the framed card so the consumable stops being the bottleneck.
Features and Benefits
Automation Fit
- Frame Handling – Enclosed in a rigid frame, the card suits automatic dispensing, pipetting and punching systems, per the manufacturer.
- Consistent Punching – A fixed card plane gives repeatable punch placement across large batches.
Sample Handling
- Cell Lysis on Contact – FTA chemistry stabilizes DNA as the sample is applied to each area.
- Room Temperature Archive – Dried framed cards store at ambient temperature before and after processing.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Qiagen
- Format: QIAcard FTA Gene, framed, non-indicating
- Sample Areas: 3 per card
- Maximum Volume: 75 µL per sample area, 225 µL per card
- Automation: Fully automated and semi-automated processing listed
- Long-Term Storage: Room temperature
- Intended Use: Molecular biology applications, not for diagnostic procedures
Packaging
- Options: 100 cards per pack
- Storage: Store at room temperature
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Why Choose This FTA Gene Card
Throughput programs buy platforms first and discover later that the consumable has to match the machine. The framed Gene card is the format designed for that machine handling from the start, not adapted to it afterward.
- Platform Throughput – Automated dispensing and punching process cards at platform speed instead of bench speed.
- Consistent Results at Scale – Fixed handling removes card flex and placement variation from large runs.
- The Only Framed Format – Among the FTA formats, only the Gene card is listed for fully automated processing, a differentiator for platform laboratories.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What automation works with this card?
The rigid frame suits automatic dispensing, pipetting and punching systems. The manufacturer lists fully automated processing for the Gene format.
How much sample does the card hold?
Three sample areas each accept up to 75 µL, totaling 225 µL per card. The areas are smaller than the Classic format because the frame carries the card.
What samples can be collected?
Blood, cells and tissue are the listed sample types for the non-indicating formats. The chemistry is the standard FTA stabilization matrix.
How is DNA analyzed?
Punches from the sample areas wash and feed direct STR amplification. Platforms can automate that punch step end to end.
How are the cards stored?
Dried cards store at room temperature for the long term. A multi-barrier pouch with desiccant protects cards in storage and transit.
Is this card for clinical diagnosis?
No, it is intended for molecular biology applications. The manufacturer states it is not for diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease.
