Why Measure in Blood Spot?

The current blood diagnosis industry, which is based mainly on venous puncture, is oriented towards developed markets where costs of logistics (refrigeration and transportation) are expensive but do not represent the highest burden. However, in developing economies, these costs are unaffordable for the system or individuals and families. This test eliminates cold chain requirements, which results in major cost savings and makes a step towards universal lab blood service coverage. It also makes it possible to remove the key impediments to population monitoring through massive screening to inform health policies. The strategy is based on maintaining a solution at very low cost so that it can be offered to all people, including those that have very limited financial resources.