Capitainer Lab Solutions
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For large scale use of thousands of cards per day, to small scale evaluation studies – there is always a solution for your pre-analytical needs.

Full automation

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PH96
Pre-analytical Handler 96 for Capitainer®
A bench-top card handler for full traceability and efficient pre-analytical workflow in the lab..
This semi-automated solution is controlled from your computer with an intuitive software. Sample IDs are assigned to the well plate position where the pre cut disc is placed. Via an optical scanner, the system controls for successful sample disc transfer into the right well. There is an optional cleaning step of the disc removal head between each sample. The system is adaptable for different 96 well plates.
The PH96 comes with a foot pedal as accessory, but can also be operated only with your hands. The software is available for download before delivery. Computer and barcode scanner is not included.
Size (LxWxH) 46x44x36 cm
Manufactured by Intema




PA496
Pre-analytical Automation 4×96 for Capitainer®
A fully automated solution for the larger laboratories.
The system handles stacks of cards with full automation through a gripper arm, automatic barcode scanning and sample detection. The PA496 gives you walk-away time in the lab for other tasks while the robot prepares your Capitainer® samples for downstream elution.
The system is adaptable for different 96 well plates and can handle 4 plates at a time.
2 feeder stacks for cards to be processed
2 output stacks for handled cards
Built in camera and photo capture of each sample
Size (LxWxH)
Manufactured by Intema.

Sample Disc Tweezer
The manual sample disc transfer solution for the pre-analytical process. All Capitainer® products contains pre-cut paper discs that are easily detached from the cards. This flap tipped metal tweezer is optimal for the task and provides an efficient manual solution for your handling of Capitainer® cards.
Upon request, we provide the tweezer free of charge with your first order of Capitainer® products.



Capitainer – The Quantitative Dried Blood Spot Technology
All Capitainer cards meters an exact volume of sample and delivers this to a pre-cut paper disk.
The complete disc with exact volume is used for analysis at the lab.
Learn more about how the Capitainer cards are handled in the laboratory.
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