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Venipuncture quality, Fingerstick simplicity, Lab-ready automation.

The truCOLLECT^® Solution optimizes decentralized genomics studies by combining whole blood integrity, simple self-collection, and ambient logistics.

Traditional venipuncture delivers the analyte quality required for genomic analysis, but creates bottlenecks in large, decentralized studies. Alternative remote blood sampling methods like dried blood spot (DBS) and saliva kits expand access but often compromise data quality. Labs are left balancing scale, consistency, and cost across increasingly complex workflows.

By combining remote whole blood collection with DNA extraction powered by Adaptive Focused Acoustics^®(AFA^®) Technology, the truCOLLECT Solution unlocks consistent, high-quality analyte recovery – supporting scalable genomic workflows without the constraints of traditional blood collection.

The truCOLLECT Solution Advantage:

Volumetric, small-volume whole blood self-collection engineered to preserve DNA integrity
Ambient shipping and storage— no cold-chain requirements
Standardized, single-vendor extraction and purification workflow designed for laboratory automation
Consistent, high-quality DNA recovery and yield supporting reliable downstream genomic analysis

See how the truCOLLECT Whole Blood Collection Solution performs compared to venipuncture in real-world workflows.

More participants. Simpler logistics. Better genomic data.

Download the Tech Note:
"truCOLLECT® Solution: High-Fidelity Genomic DNA Extraction from Decentralized, Dry-Stabilized Whole Blood for Biomarker Identification"
featuring data from Ambry Genetics.

Consistent DNA Quality and Quantity

The truCOLLECT Solution enables reliable and consistent DNA recovery from remotely collected blood samples stored at room temperature (100% across cohort size of 94).

Stability at ambient temperature minimizes pre-analytical variability, which is common to other remote blood sample collection methods.

DNA Stability Over Time

Remotely collected whole blood samples processed with the truCOLLECT Solution maintain consistent DNA quantity and quality across multiple donor samples after storage at room temperature for 3-6 months (DNA quantity correlated with white blood cell counts).

Samples also demonstrated stability across extreme temperature conditions (50-75° C)

truCOLLECT Solution FAQs

How does truCOLLECT compare to dried blood spot (DBS) cards for genomic analysis?

Dried blood spot (DBS) cards rely on passive drying and punch-based sampling, which can introduce variability in input volume and analyte recovery. In contrast, the truCOLLECT Solution captures volumetric whole blood in a controlled format, enabling more consistent DNA yield and DNA quality. By combining stabilized collection with AFA-enabled extraction, the truCOLLECT Solution supports more reliable downstream genomic analysis without the variability commonly associated with DBS workflows.

→Watch the webinar to see sequencing performance comparisons.

Is whole blood better than saliva for DNA sequencing?

Whole blood is considered the preferred sample type for genomic analysis because it provides higher DNA integrity and more consistent input compared to saliva, which can contain variable amounts of non-human DNA and inhibitors. The truCOLLECT Solution facilitates remote whole blood collection while maintaining analyte quality, allowing researchers to achieve more reliable sequencing results without the logistical constraints of traditional blood draws.

→ See how whole blood and fingerstick samples compare in the webinar.

How does truCOLLECT compare to other capillary blood collection devices?

Most capillary blood collection devices focus only on sample collection, leaving variability in stabilization, extraction, and downstream processing. The truCOLLECT Solution is designed as an integrated workflow, combining volumetric collection, ambient stabilization, and AFA-enabled extraction. This approach enables consistent sample input and laboratory automation, supporting reproducible genomic workflows across distributed studies.

→Contact us to learn how the full workflow performs in real sequencing applications.

The truCOLLECT Solution enables reliable and consistent DNA recovery from remotely collected blood samples stored at room temperature (100% across cohort size of 94).

Stability at ambient temperature minimizes pre-analytical variability, which is common to other remote blood sample collection methods.

Remotely collected whole blood samples processed with the truCOLLECT Solution maintain consistent DNA quantity and quality across multiple donor samples after storage at room temperature for 3-6 months (DNA quantity correlated with white blood cell counts).

Samples also demonstrated stability across extreme temperature conditions (50-75° C)

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