manufacturer :      Biotage

model :                   Prep Workstation

annotation :           Dokumente engl .

The PyroMark Vacuum Prep Workstation is a sample preparation terminal designed to batch process up to 96 DNA samples in parallel, from PCR-products to single-stranded sequencing templates, in less than 15 minutes.

The workstation enables PCR samples to be prepared for analysis by all 96-well Pyrosequencing Systems.

The Vacuum Prep Workstation consists of a hand-held Vacuum Prep Tool and a Vacuum Prep Worktable, connected to a vacuum source, containing four solution troughs. A fast and efficient bench-top workflow is achieved due to the minimized use of pipetting and the ergonomic placement of the solution troughs.

The Vacuum Prep Tool consists of a hand-grip with 96 replaceable filter probes and is connected to the vacuum source. Actual hands-on time when preparing samples is less than one minute. Each set of filter probes can be re-used at least 100 times with a simple cleaning step after each use, plus a straightforward test to confirm functionality. DNA template cross contamination between sample batches is undetectable by Pyrosequencing Systems and there is no impact on results when the Vacuum Prep Tool is used according to recommended procedures.

The Vacuum Prep Worktable streamlines the sample preparation process. It accommodates five troughs for the different solutions necessary to process the samples. One of the plate positions is specifically designed to fit most commercially available PCR-plates. The Vacuum Prep Tool is stored in the parking position when not in use. A vacuum gauge is integrated into the worktable to ensure optimal performance