Ahlstrom Unveils Lipid Saver™: A Sustainable Innovation for Fatty Acid Collection and Storage

Ahlstrom Unveils Lipid Saver™: A Sustainable Innovation for Fatty Acid Collection and Storage

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has introduced Lipid Saver™, a new solution designed for the collection, transport, and storage of fatty acids from whole blood samples. The innovative card allows for easy sample collection and long-term preservation at room temperature, eliminating the need for refrigeration. This advancement provides a cost-effective, sustainable solution for healthcare and research applications, including disease prevention and lipidomics studies. The card integrates smoothly with existing workflows and supports both manual and semi-automated systems.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 25-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom, a leading name in fiber-based specialty materials, has introduced an innovative product called Lipid Saver™, designed to revolutionize the collection, transportation, and storage of fatty acids from whole blood samples. This breakthrough technology features a specialized collection card that simplifies the process of collecting and preserving both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, eliminating the need for refrigeration and offering a sustainable, cost-effective solution for healthcare providers.

Lipid Saver™ allows for easy at-home blood sample collection and long-term storage at room temperature, making it highly adaptable for multiple applications, including disease prevention, wellness monitoring, and lipidomics research. As fatty acids play a crucial role in various biological functions, accurate analysis of these samples is essential for understanding metabolic health and identifying disease risk factors.

The innovative specimen card, featuring five printed circles, can hold up to 350µl of blood and integrates seamlessly with existing dried blood spot (DBS) workflows. It is compatible with both manual and semi-automated systems, providing flexibility and convenience for researchers and healthcare professionals.

According to Giuseppe Costa, Ahlstrom’s Vice President of Laboratory & Life Science, “Lipid Saver™ is a game-changer for the healthcare industry, offering an efficient and sustainable way to collect and analyze biological samples without the need for refrigeration, which will greatly reduce resource consumption.”

With Lipid Saver™, Ahlstrom continues its commitment to innovation in healthcare and research, offering a practical and sustainable alternative to traditional methods of fatty acid collection and storage.

Ahlstrom in brief  
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2023 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more www.ahlstrom.com

Media Contact:

Katia Veronese
Head of Sales
Lab & Life Science
katia.veronese@ahlstrom.com

SOURCE: AHLSTROM