Capitainer develops microfluidic devices for the precise, remote collection and storage of whole blood, plasma, and other fluids. These devices automatically meter an exact sample volume, providing quantitative accuracy comparable to traditional pipetting for diagnostics. The system enables convenient, cost-effective self-sampling that can be shipped via standard mail to laboratories for analysis.
Funding
$18.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional blood sample collection requires trained phlebotomists and specialized equipment, often necessitating in-person visits to healthcare facilities. This can be inconvenient for patients, particularly those in remote locations, with limited mobility, or requiring frequent monitoring.
Solution
Capitainer provides microsampling devices that enable convenient and quantitative remote collection of blood, plasma, and other fluids. These devices utilize a proprietary qDBS (quantitative Dried Blood Spot) technology, ensuring accurate and precise volumetric sampling via a simple finger prick. The self-collected samples can be easily shipped to a laboratory for analysis via regular mail, reducing the need for trained personnel and specialized handling. The qDBS technology automatically meters and stores an exact blood volume in a protected, pre-cut dried blood spot disc, ensuring high-quality samples suitable for quantitative analysis.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes healthcare organizations, clinical research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and diagnostic laboratories seeking to improve patient convenience, reduce costs, and enable remote monitoring through accurate and reliable microsampling solutions.
Features
- qDBS technology for accurate and precise volumetric microsampling
- Devices for collection of whole blood, cell-separated blood (plasma-like), and larger blood sample volumes
- Integrated sample success indicator to ensure proper collection
- Pre-cut DBS paper discs for easy detachment and handling in the lab
- Options for manual or automated sample disc transfer solutions for laboratory processing
- Compatibility with standard laboratory workflows and analytical platforms
- Remote sample collection eliminates the need for trained phlebotomists and specialized equipment