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News Release from: Qiagen | Subject: BioRobot M48
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 11 June 2004
Fully automated DNA and RNA preps
Robotic workstation provides fully automated purification of DNA, RNA, or viral nucleic acids from a range of clinically relevant samples, including blood and tissues
The BioRobot M48 workstation, with MagAttract purification technology, provides fully automated purification of DNA, RNA, or viral nucleic acids from a range of clinically relevant samples, including blood and tissues Processing 6-48 samples per run with easy-to-use software protocols, the system fulfils a range of daily throughput requirements
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 15 Jan 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Flexible sample and elution volumes allow purification of nucleic acids at the yield and concentration required to ensure streamlined workflow and reliable performance in sensitive downstream applications, such as quantitative RT-PCR, microarray analysis, or amplification of a single-copy gene.
In addition, an integral UV light allows convenient decontamination of the workstation interior between runs, and disposable filter-tips prevent carryover.
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