Ahlstrom GenSaver™ 2.0 and GenSaver™ Color 2.0 specimen collection cards are cutting-edge tools designed for the collection, transport, and long-term ambient storage of DNA from a variety of biological fluids, including blood, saliva, and buccal cells. These cards enable simplified workflows and reliable sample integrity, making them ideal for genomics, human identification, forensics, and biobanking applications.
Crafted from high-purity absorbent cellulose fibers, both GenSaver™ 2.0 and Color 2.0 cards are treated with Ahlstrom’s proprietary next-generation chemistry, offering enhanced protection and stabilization of nucleic acids. This unique formulation supports long-term DNA preservation at room temperature, eliminating the need for cold chain logistics and reducing storage costs.
Whether you're conducting large-scale genetic studies or individual forensic casework, Ahlstrom GenSaver™ 2.0 series provides a reliable, convenient, and cost-effective DNA sample collection solution trusted by professionals worldwide.
These cards are listed as FDA Class 1 Medical Device.
Features
- Long-Term Ambient DNA Preservation: Utilizes proprietary stabilization chemistry to protect DNA for decades at room temperature—effective even after over 20 years of storage.
- High-Quality Genetic Profiling (STR & NGS): Enables generation of superior-quality STR (short tandem repeats) and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data from preserved specimens.
- Versatile Application Range: Suitable for collecting blood, saliva, buccal cells, urine, bacterial samples, and more - depending on the variant (GenSaver™ 2.0 for blood/solid samples, GenSaver™ Color 2.0 for colorless/clear samples).
- Forensic-Grade Reliability: Designed to exceed traditional DBS (dried blood spot) cards in yield, purity, and contamination control - ideal for forensic investigations.
Key Applications
- Forensic Science & Human Identification
- Genomic Research & Biobanking
- Clinical & Precision Medicine
- Veterinary & Animal Genetics
- Microbiology & Pathogen Studies
View the GenSaver 2.0 Brochure here.
