CF5 is a medium to thick weight, 100% cotton linter material (954 µm thickness at 53 kPA), suitable for use as an absorption pad for lateral flow and flow-through assays.

•     Medium weight.
•     Consistent absorbency and wicking rates: Ensures test-to-test reproducibility.
•     Product manufactured in controlled environments from high-quality materials: Minimizes the risk of false results due to sample contamination.
•     Low protein binding: High sensitivity and minimal loss of analyte.
•     Naturally hydrophilic: Rapid rewetting after prolonged storage.
•     Compatible with most housing styles.
•     Minimal leakage along the strip: Minimizes the risk of contaminating test results.

CF5 – Medium Grade Sample Pads

To ensure that your assay begins without complications, Cytiva offers a complete range of high-quality sample pad materials. CF5 is medium grade, suitable for use as a sample pad in lateral flow applications. CF5 can also be used as an absorbent sink at the downstream end of the test to control sample flow along the strip. Choosing an absorbent with sufficient capacity is an important consideration when designing an assay. The increased water capacity of CF5 also makes it suitable for use in flow-through assays as an absorbent pad.