SERATEC HemDirect

Product overview

HemDirect uses antibodies to detect human hemoglobin in forensic samples. It complements presumptive blood-location techniques with a protein-specific assessment of a questioned trace and produces a visual result in approximately 10 minutes.

The HBF07/30 laboratory box contains 30 test cards and individual extraction-buffer vials. HBF-CS/20 provides 20 crime-scene kits with a test card, forensic swab and buffer vial. Select the packaging for the collection and examination setting.

The manufacturer reports compatibility with molecular genetic workflows and testing of aged bloodstains. Primate and ferret blood can also give positive results; very high hemoglobin concentrations may reduce line intensity. Follow the current IFU when assessing those limitations.

• Human-hemoglobin target for blood-trace assessment.
• Cassette format with visual control and test lines.
• Individual buffer vials in the laboratory box.
• Compatible with downstream DNA extraction and typing.

Specifications

Marker

Human hemoglobin (Hb)

Analytical sensitivity

20 ng/mL human hemoglobin

Result time

Approximately 10 minutes

Laboratory buffer

30 individual vials, 1.5 mL each

Storage

2–30 °C; observe the supplied expiry date

Cross-reactivity

Primate and ferret blood may react