Cutting Mat for FTA Cards, 2.5 in. x 3.0 in., Self-Healing, 1/Pk
Qiagen SKU: WB100088

Featuring a versatile, inert, self-healing surface, this cutting mat is the replacement work surface for use with UniCore punches on FTA and FTA Elute cards. Measuring 2.5 in. x 3.0 in. (6.6 cm x 7.6 cm), the mat ensures precise, clean sample cuts from FTA and FTA Elute cards every time while minimizing the risk of sample carryover. Proper use protects the cutting tip of the punch and extends its working life.

Key Cutting Mat Characteristics

• Self-healing surface closes after each cut to maintain a smooth, even work surface for repeated use.
• Inert material helps minimize the risk of sample contamination and carryover between cores.
• Tip protection cushions the punch edge to extend the working life of the cutting tip.
• Easy maintenance allows the mat to be cleaned with alcohol for repeated, extended use.

Key Construction Characteristics

• Dimensions: 2.5 in. x 3.0 in. (6.6 cm x 7.6 cm).
• Use: compatible with UniCore manual punch systems for FTA and FTA Elute cards.
• Pack: supplied 1 mat per pack.

The mat delivers a clean, consistent cutting surface that supports reproducible sample disc removal from dried sample cards. By providing a stable, inert base for coring, it helps maintain sample integrity and reduces carryover across successive punches.

Dimensions

2.5 in. x 3.0 in. (6.6 cm x 7.6 cm)

Dimensions (W x D x H)

2.5 in. x 3.0 in.

Material

Self-healing inert cutting mat

Pack Count

1

• FTA Card Sample Coring Provides a clean, self-healing surface for precise disc removal from FTA and FTA Elute cards.
• Dried Sample Punching Supports reproducible coring of dried biological samples while minimizing carryover between cuts.
• Nucleic Acid Sample Prep Serves as the work surface for UniCore punch workflows preparing card-based samples for PCR and downstream analysis.
• Punch Tip Protection Cushions stainless steel punch tips during coring to extend their usable life.