Spot On Sciences
Spot On Sciences is a life science company founded in 2010, specializing in proprietary medical devices for biospecimen sampling. Their innovative and patented HemaSpot™ devices transform the collection, storage, and transport of blood, advancing dried blood spot (DBS) technology. They aim to enable more precise and individualized healthcare through in-the-field biospecimen collection and testing, with a focus on global health, human identification, research, and wellness.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Spot On Sciences
850 Montgomery Street, Suite 368 San Francisco, CA 94133
Products
Fan‑shaped microsampling cartridge (HF)
A finger‑stick microsampling cartridge with a fan‑shaped pre‑cut absorbent form that yields multiple replicate sub‑samples from a single application; integrated desiccant and moisture‑tight cartridge enable immediate closure and ambient storage/shipping.
Spiral membrane serum‑separating cartridge (SE)
A finger‑stick collection cartridge that uses a spiral lateral‑flow membrane to separate cellular components from serum/plasma within minutes, preserving both cellular and serum fractions for different downstream assays.
Large‑membrane high‑volume cartridge (HD)
A larger collection membrane cartridge designed to accept greater volumes (~160 µL) and provide expanded surface area for multiple punches and assays from a single sample.
Fan‑shaped microsampling cartridge (HF)
A finger‑stick microsampling cartridge with a fan‑shaped pre‑cut absorbent form that yields multiple replicate sub‑samples from a single application; integrated desiccant and moisture‑tight cartridge enable immediate closure and ambient storage/shipping.
Spiral membrane serum‑separating cartridge (SE)
A finger‑stick collection cartridge that uses a spiral lateral‑flow membrane to separate cellular components from serum/plasma within minutes, preserving both cellular and serum fractions for different downstream assays.
Large‑membrane high‑volume cartridge (HD)
A larger collection membrane cartridge designed to accept greater volumes (~160 µL) and provide expanded surface area for multiple punches and assays from a single sample.
Services
Assistance with assay method development, extraction protocols and sample processing workflows for analytes measured from dried microsamples, delivered through a network of laboratory partners.
Provision of premade collection kits including collection cartridge, lancets, IFU and ancillary items for remote finger‑stick sampling and mail‑back workflows.
Partnerships with academic groups, public health institutes and NGOs to design, run and support field studies for infectious disease monitoring, adherence monitoring and population surveillance using remote collection.
Programs and funded projects aimed at increasing production capacity for collection devices and developing robust quantitation/extraction methods needed for wider commercial adoption.
Assistance with assay method development, extraction protocols and sample processing workflows for analytes measured from dried microsamples, delivered through a network of laboratory partners.
Provision of premade collection kits including collection cartridge, lancets, IFU and ancillary items for remote finger‑stick sampling and mail‑back workflows.
Partnerships with academic groups, public health institutes and NGOs to design, run and support field studies for infectious disease monitoring, adherence monitoring and population surveillance using remote collection.
Programs and funded projects aimed at increasing production capacity for collection devices and developing robust quantitation/extraction methods needed for wider commercial adoption.
Expertise Areas
- Dried blood spot (DBS) microsampling
- Remote self‑sampling and mail‑back specimen logistics
- Biospecimen drying and ambient stabilization
- Serum/plasma separation from microsamples
Key Technologies
- Dried blood spot (DBS) microsampling
- Lateral‑flow membrane serum separation
- Desiccant‑based cartridge drying
- Pre‑patterned absorbent membranes to reduce hematocrit bias
News & Updates
Spot On Sciences at AACC 2017
Presented research and showcased innovations at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry annual meeting.
Public Health Solutions Collaboration
Collaborated on a study to monitor HIV using home collection of dried blood samples.
NIH Grant Awarded
Received a $225,000 grant from NIH to develop tissue preservation methods.
Hepatitis and Global Health Initiatives
Working with the World Hepatitis Alliance to address hepatitis B and C.
Celebrating Robert Guthrie
Honoring the pioneer of dried blood spot technology on his 100th birthday.
Discusses the role of DBS in HIV detection, treatment, and research.
Spot On Sciences at AACC 2017
Presented research and showcased innovations at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry annual meeting.
Public Health Solutions Collaboration
Collaborated on a study to monitor HIV using home collection of dried blood samples.
NIH Grant Awarded
Received a $225,000 grant from NIH to develop tissue preservation methods.
Hepatitis and Global Health Initiatives
Working with the World Hepatitis Alliance to address hepatitis B and C.
Celebrating Robert Guthrie
Honoring the pioneer of dried blood spot technology on his 100th birthday.
Discusses the role of DBS in HIV detection, treatment, and research.