The
Innovadyne Nanodrop II and Nanodrop Express liquid handlers from IDEX are
market leaders in low volume, non-contact sample handling. These instruments
can aspirate and dispense both samples and reagents across a wide range of
biological applications. The Nanodrop has a wide dynamic volume range from 50nl
to 500µl allowing procedures to utilize both small and large volumes without
compromising accuracy or precision. Because of their unique combination of
syringes and patented microsolenoid valves, samples are isolated, providing a
valve-free fluid pathway that eliminates cross-contamination concerns.
The Nanodrop reduces sample volumes for DNA sequencing reactions, which provide
significant cost savings of 2 - 5 fold. The Nanodrop increases accuracy and
precision of pipetting applications, removing human error and automatically
prepares hundreds of samples for analysis whilst releasing users to interpret
results. The instrument has successfully pipetted a range of solutions
including glycerols, growth media containing antibiotics, lysis buffer and
ethanol-based washes as demonstrated by existing customers.
The Biotechnology unit of the Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre (TARRC) in Hertford
use a Nanodrop II, with 2 plate stage and 8 probes. It is currently processing
hundreds of fosmid library samples. TARRC anticipate reducing their sample
volumes, offering significant cost savings as fewer reagents will be used.
Future applications also include quantification of gene expression and SNP
analysis. TARRC are enjoying the significant benefits the Nanodrop has given
them which includes:
- Wide Dynamic Volume range from
50nl - 500µl
- 2 plate stage for
plate-to-plate transfers
- Sapphire lined washable tips
eliminate cross contamination
- Intuitive, easy-to-use software
For more information on the Nanodrop range of
nano dispensers visit our website at
www.gilsonuk.com/nano/index
or email
info@gilsonuk.com
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