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Nucleic acid purification

KEY PROCESS FOR ALL GENOMICS WORKFLOWS

Extraction of nucleic acids from a wide variety of sample types is an integral part of all genomic workflows.

Tecan is working globally with collaboration partners, including Zymo Research, MACHEREY-NAGEL, Promega and Omega-Biotek to develop automated DNA/RNA extraction and clean-up solutions to match your sample types and throughput needs.




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Tab 01 / DreamPrep NAP
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DreamPrep® NAP workstation

The DreamPrep NAP workstation brings together hardware, software and consumables required for walkaway automation of magnetic-bead based extraction workflows. It offers a ready-to-go processing solution for 1-96 samples per batch with integrated quantification and normalization.

Tecan has partnered with a variety of nucleic acid extraction providers to develop preprogrammed, optimized protocols* for different sample types and applications.

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* Please make a copy of these methods in order to customize them to accommodate and validate your workflows according to your desired intended use and laboratory.

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DreamPrep and Quant/Norm

DreamPrep NAP offers the following integrated quantification and normalization options:

DreamPrep NAP featuring our chemistry partners

We closely collaborate with esteemed nucleic acid purification kit manufacturers to offer an extensive range of options to researchers and scientists worldwide. With these partnerships, we strive to incorporate into the DreamPrep NAP system the most advanced and reliable purification chemistries available in the market. By integrating the expertise of multiple kit manufacturers, we can address the diverse needs of researchers, providing with a comprehensive portfolio of automated nucleic acid extraction solutions. This collaborative approach empowers scientists to streamline their workflows, enhance efficiency, and achieve consistent, high-quality results in their nucleic acid research and analysis.




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Tab 02 / Magnetic bead-based
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Automated nucleic acid extraction methods

Magnetic bead-based

Magnetic bead-based purification protocols are well suited for automation, allowing flexible processing of variable sample numbers and avoiding the need for batch processing. Methods can be adapted to increase or reduce the starting sample volume, allowing you to extract exactly the right amount of DNA or RNA needed for your experiments.

 

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High throughput automation

Fluent® Genomics

Fluent’s groundbreaking design delivers more capacity and increased speed for genomic workflows. This innovative solution offers excellent precision, outstanding throughput and increased walkaway times

  • Up to four 96-well plates can be purified per run
  • Options for scanning 2D-barcoded primary sample tubes and elution tubes in a 96-sample format
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Scalable automation

Freedom EVO® 100/150 NAP Workstations

Whether you are looking for flexible automation to process 1-96 samples with an eight-channel arm or want to speed up your purification with a 96-channel head, Tecan has an array of fully tested protocols and configurations to suit your needs, including options to extend the workflow

  • Primary tube barcode scanning and sample tracking
  • Plate reader for integrated quantification and normalization
  • Dedicated TouchTools™ interface

Smart automation

Optimized Freedom EVO 75 configuration

If you have limited lab space and want hands-free magnetic bead-based purification of highly pure nucleic acids, this affordable benchtop workstation is the ideal solution.

  • Ready-to-run protocols for genomic DNA from whole blood, human or animal tissue, cultured cells and bacteria
  • Dedicated TouchTools™ interface
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Tab 03 / FILTRATION MEMBRANE-BASED​
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Automated nucleic acid extraction methods

Filtration membrane-based

Solid phase nucleic acid purification (NAP) protocols allow fast processing with an integrated vacuum manifold on a Fluent® and Freedom EVO® workstations, in either 96-well formats or 8-sample strips. Alternatively, positive pressure processing filter-based columns or 96-well plates can be performed on the Resolvex® A200.

 

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Nucleic acid extraction on the Resolvex A200​

Positive Pressure-Assisted

Improve your nucleic acid purification throughput and workflow efficiency with the positive pressure processor, Resolvex A200. This semi-automated benchtop workstation offers sample preparation with minimal manual intervention, automatically performing all necessary buffer addition and drying steps required for nucleic acid extraction workflows.

Versatility with a simple push​

Key advantages of Resolvex A200 for NAP

Boost your productivity – The Resolvex A200 offers intuitive on-the-run programming for easy and precise consumable-free dispensing — saving you time and resources.

Optimize your workflows effortlessly – Its user-friendly interface and scalability allow you yourself to effortlessly adapt the system to different sample sizes and column types.

Embrace the power of automation – By integrating with Tecan's automation platforms, you can experience a fully automated workflow that minimizes errors and maximizes efficiency.

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Smart automation

Optimized Freedom EVO® 75 configuration

If you have limited lab space and want hands-free vacuum-based isolation of highly pure nucleic acids, this affordable bench top workstation is the ideal solution.

  • Ready to run protocols for genomic DNA from food and feed, human or animal tissue, cultures cells and bacteria
  • Dedicated TouchTools™ interface
Download flyer to discover more

Scalable automation

Whether you are looking for flexible automation to process 1-96 with an eight-channel arm or want to speed up your purification with a 96-channel head, Tecan has an array of fully tested protocols and configurations to suit your needs, including options to extend the workflow.

  • Primary tube barcode scanning and sample tracking
  • Plate reader for integrated quantification and normalization
  • Dedicated TouchTools™ interface




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Tab 04 / Literature
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