Eldon Cards
Overview
EldonCards® are rapid, point of care diagnostic tools designed to determine an individual’s ABO and Rhesus (Rh) blood group within minutes. Manufactured under strict quality control standards in Denmark, EldonCards have been trusted globally for decades in both professional healthcare settings and field applications. The cards provide accurate results without the need for sophisticated laboratory equipment, making them ideal for emergency use, home self-testing, military, humanitarian missions, and remote area healthcare.
Key Features
- Rapid Testing: Accurate ABO and Rh blood group determination in minutes.
- Portable & Lightweight: No electricity, refrigeration, or complex instruments required.
- Long Shelf Life: Reagents are dry-stabilized for extended storage and transport.
- High Accuracy & Reliability: Manufactured under ISO 13485 and CE-marked standards.
- User-Friendly: Step-by-step pictorial instructions; minimal training required.
- Versatile Applications:
- Clinical and emergency care
- Disaster relief and humanitarian missions
- Military field operations
- Blood donor screening in low-resource settings
- Home and educational use
Clinical Benefits
- Immediate Decision Support: Vital in trauma care, transfusion planning, and urgent surgical preparation.
- Enhanced Safety: Reduces risk of transfusion reactions by confirming compatibility before blood product administration.
- Resource Optimization: Ideal for locations lacking access to full laboratory facilities.
Compliance & Certifications
- CE Marked for professional use in Europe
- FDA Cleared for certain applications (depending on jurisdiction)
- ISO 13485 Quality Management compliance
Technical Specifications
- Format: Single-use, disposable card with pre-dried reagents
- Test Time: <3 minutes
- Storage Temperature: Ambient (2°C–37°C)
- Shelf Life: Up to 2 years from production date
- Sample Type: Capillary or venous whole blood
Conclusion
EldonCards provide a fast, accurate, and reliable solution for blood type testing anywhere, anytime. Their portability, ease of use, and proven performance make them a trusted choice for healthcare providers, first responders, and organizations working in challenging environments worldwide.