ANALYSIS OF BLOOD SAMPLES FROM DRIED BLOOD SPOTS

摘要

The present invention relates to a method and a device for analyzing a blood sample from a dried blood spot. Said device comprises a first container and a second container. Said method comprises the steps of: providing a dried blood spot on a filter paper; punching a disc of said dried blood spot on said filter paper; placing said disc in said first container; extracting in said first container blood sample from said disc with a liquid solution; inserting said second container in said first container; separating said liquid solution containing blood sample from said disc by removing said liquid solution containing blood sample out of said second container; and analyzing said blood sample; wherein said device permits said liquid solution containing blood sample to be separated from said disc of said dried blood spot. Said device according to the invention for analyzing a blood sample from a dried blood spot on a filter paper disc comprises: a first container, adapted to receive at least one filter paper disc, a liquid solution, and a second container, and a second container disposed with one or more openings, adapted for dismountable insertion at least partially into the first container, whereby, said openings fluidly connect the inside of said first container to the inside of said second container when said second container is inserted into said first container, and said openings are configured to prevent entry of said filter paper disc into said second container.