BioSpot is a new and privately-owned US-based company, and brings together world-class expertise in the design, manufacture and marketing of collection devices designed to hold bio-samples dried on media. These bio-samples typically include blood, buccal or urine.

The Market Need

The current and emerging markets that are embracing the use of dried samples on media
(see Recent Research) require reliable systems that work effectively… all the way from collection to automated processing. Some also require high throughput.  Applications for BioSpot’s
products range from forensics and other human identity requirements, to drug discovery and molecular diagnostics.

Prior to the establishment of BioSpot, the available processes for collecting and handling dried bio-samples were problematic, and not especially suited for automation.

The BioSpot Solution

BioSpot’s answer has been to work with partner companies, so as to be at the forefront in the development of complete systems, that are both innovative and seamless, for collecting, transporting, storing and processing dried bio-samples. BioSpot’s systems are based on new devices include the BioDisk, VibraSwab, and SwabGrip.

As an integral part of that solution, BioSpot has partnered with BSD Robotics—the world leader in the automated handling and punching of dried samples on media. BioSpot & BSD staff have worked closely from the outset, to ensure that all BioSpot products can be handled and processed automatically or semi-automatically, to achieve high throughput outcomes where necessary.

Under the heading “ Automated Processing” we have set out examples of the ways in which BioSpot products can be integrated into systems incorporating proven BSD Instruments.

Amongst other things, BioSpot has established a production plant in South Carolina with clean room facilities, to produce its range of new and innovative collection devices.