Time-relevant Blood Sample Collection Using HemaSpot

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Time-relevant Blood Sample Collection Using HemaSpot Collection of blood samples at relevant time points is critical for chronobiology (circadian rhythm) research and for predicting, diagnosing and treating chronic diseases such as diabetes, kidney and cardiovascular disease. Recent studies demonstrate that survival of at-risk patients is increased up to 5-fold by the simple behavior change of taking blood pressure medications at night time instead of morning. Researchto determine mechanisms of this remarkable data is hampered by limited access to time-relevant blood samples due to the requirement of an accessible phlebotomist and travel to a laboratory for venipuncture blood collection. Collection is especially difficult for critical time points such as early morning or bedtime and for patients who are ill, home-bound, elderly, live in remote or rural areas, lack transportation or who cannot take time from work. Spot On Sciences proposes an innovative and revolutio