Ahlstrom fiber-based material chosen for PlasticTox microplastic blood test kit
Fiber-based collection card supports measurement of microplastics in human blood
23 Jun 2026Product news
Ahlstrom has announced that its Ahlstrom EBF 903™ specimen collection card has been selected for a new microplastic blood test kit developed by ArrowLab and PlasticTox. The collaboration brings together Ahlstrom’s fiber-based specimen collection technology with ArrowLab and PlasticTox’s analytical solution to measure microplastics in human blood for research and monitoring purposes, supporting efforts to better understand the potential effects of microplastic exposure on people’s health.
Microplastic blood test kit for research and monitoring
ArrowLab and PlasticTox have developed a microplastic blood test kit designed for use in research and monitoring environments. The solution enables the measurement of microplastic presence in human blood, with the Ahlstrom EBF 903™ card used as an integral part of the sample collection process.
The kit is intended for informational and research purposes only and is not a diagnostic medical device. It is designed to support health-related and institutional settings that require structured data on microplastic exposure in human blood.
Role of the Ahlstrom EBF 903 specimen collection card
The Ahlstrom EBF 903 specimen collection card is used to collect and preserve blood samples as part of the microplastic testing workflow. The solution is designed to generate structured data on microplastic exposure, including:
- Particle count per mL of blood
- Size distribution
- Morphology classification
- Polymer identification where detectable
By enabling reliable sample collection, the Ahlstrom EBF 903 card supports consistent analysis of microplastics in human blood and helps researchers build comparable datasets on exposure.
Advancing research into microplastics and human health
This application highlights how Ahlstrom’s fiber-based materials can support new approaches to measuring microplastics in human blood. The collaboration underlines the role of fiber-based specimen collection solutions in generating data that can inform research into the potential health effects of microplastic exposure.
The solution is intended for use in research and monitoring environments, including health-related and institutional settings that are investigating microplastic contamination and exposure trends.
Supporting advanced life science applications
Ahlstrom continues to develop high-performance fiber-based materials for advanced life science applications, including specimen collection, sample preparation, and analytical workflows. This use case further demonstrates the versatility of Ahlstrom’s specimen collection solutions in supporting new approaches to health-related research, sample analysis, and data generation.
The integration of the Ahlstrom EBF 903 specimen collection card into the ArrowLab and PlasticTox microplastic blood test kit illustrates how fiber-based materials can contribute to emerging research areas focused on microplastics, environmental exposure, and human health.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ahlstrom EBF 903 specimen collection card’s role in the ArrowLab and PlasticTox microplastic blood test kit?
The Ahlstrom EBF 903™ specimen collection card is an integral part of the ArrowLab and PlasticTox microplastic blood test kit. It is used to collect and preserve human blood samples, enabling reliable sample collection for measuring microplastic presence and generating structured data on particle count, size distribution, morphology, and polymer identification where detectable.
How does the ArrowLab and PlasticTox microplastic blood test kit support research on human microplastic exposure?
The ArrowLab and PlasticTox microplastic blood test kit measures microplastics in human blood for research and monitoring purposes. Using the Ahlstrom EBF 903™ card, it generates structured data on microplastic exposure, helping health-related and institutional settings investigate contamination trends and potential health effects. The kit is intended for informational and research use only and is not a diagnostic medical device.
How does Ahlstrom’s fiber-based technology advance life science and environmental health research?
Ahlstrom’s fiber-based specialty materials, including the EBF 903™ specimen collection card, support advanced life science applications such as specimen collection, sample preparation, and analytical workflows.
Through collaboration with ArrowLab and PlasticTox, Ahlstrom demonstrates how its fiber-based technologies integrate into analytical workflows to study microplastics in human blood, environmental exposure, and potential impacts on human health.