Sample preparation & PCR Set-up
Simple Sample Processing
- Universal extraction kit for all sample types
- The EasyScreen™ Sample Processing Kit offer streamlined preparation of nucleic acids directly from the primary specimen
- No freeze thawing
- The kits isolate both DNA and RNA and are compatible with all EasyScreen™ Pathogen Detection Reagents
- Our automated workflow solutions for sample extractions are highlighted in our workflow solutions
Genetic Signatures' automated extraction platforms for the use of EasyScreen™ Sample Processing Kits
GS1
- Performs both sample extraction and PCR setup
- Fast sample processing of up to 61 samples
- 96-well PCR setup on one platform
- Wizard-driven interface enables onboard sample and reagent traceability, as well as supporting minimal wastage
- Automated data analysis and integration to Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Single platform with small footprint improves use of space and has cost-associated benefits
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GS1-HT
Performs both sample extraction and PCR set-up
- Fast sample processing of up to 96 samples
- Sample extraction & both 96 and 384 well PCR set-up on one platform
- UV irradiation for decontamination, combined with 3baseTM converted samples, reduces the potential for amplicon and environmental contamination
- Allows automation of common laboratory tasks
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Other compatible extraction platforms using Genetic Signatures' EasyScreen™ Sample Processing Kits include the following:
| BioMérieux NucliSENS™ easyMAG | |
| Qiagen EZ1 | |
| Qiagen QIAsymphony | |
| Roche MagNA Pure 96 | |
| Thermo KingFisher™ Flex |
For more information on your laboratory extraction platform compatibility please contact Genetic Signatures or click the link
Real-Time PCR Set-up
Once samples are prepared using the EasyScreen™ Sample Processing Kit any (or all) of the applicable EasyScreen™ Pathogen Detection assays can be set up as per the Real-Time PCR workflow using our Genetic Signatures automated workflow solutions which combines both sample extraction and PCR set-up.
Advantages of Genetic Signatures' automated solutions include:
Automated Platforms that offer flexibility for 96 or 384 Plate Layout
- Cost effective, combines automated nucleic acid extraction and PCR setup on one platform
- Reduced footprint with significant automation
- Placement into molecular or non-molecular laboratories
Genetic Signatures' uses a number of validated RT-PCR platforms using our EasyScreen™ Detection Kits. These include the following:
| QuantStudio™ 5 & 7 | |
| Mic qPCR Cycler | |
| Applied Biosystems 7900HT / 7500 | |
| Roche LC480 (96 and 384 well formats) |
For more information on your laboratory RT-PCR compatibility please contact Genetic Signatures or click the link
Genetic Signatures automated calling software: GS-Call
- Easy to interpret calling software
- Integrate into laboratory LIS/LIMS
- The flexibility of selecting/deselecting specified target
- Print reports in PDF format
- Validated on Bio-Rad CFX and QuantStudioTM 5 & 7
Regulatory
- EasyScreenTM Sample Processing Kits SP001 & SP005 are FDA-listed clinical concentrators.
- EasyScreenTM Pathogen Detection Kits are for research use only and are not available for in vitro diagnostic use in America. Genetic Signatures also supplies a range of Analyte Specific Reagents for customers in the USA/North America.
- Genetic Signatures Automated platforms are not available for in vitro diagnostic use in USA/North America
More information regarding the specific conditions for each Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction and Real-Time PCR Platform is available on our resources page.
