AutoGenFlex STAR (AutoGen)

Cost-Effective, Fully Automated DNA Extraction from Large Volumes of Whole Blood.

The STAR is completely automated and easy to use with no manual intervention required. Isolate up to 40 whole blood samples per run and produce consistently high quality and high yield DNA, ready for long-term storage or your next application. Also available for the STAR is a sample tracking and reporting package utilizing bar code identification of samples. The system can also be used to isolate DNA from tissue samples or cells.

• Compact footprint (preserves valuable lab space)
• Process up to 40 samples in one batch
• Totally automated process (increases lab productivity by eliminating tedious manual extractions)
• A robust system with proven reliability (minimizes equipment down time and increases throughput)
• Economical acquisition and service Agreements prices (about half the price of competitive models)
• AutoGen's superior service and support
• Built-in centrifuge
• 7 independent motor driven syringes for liquid delivery
• XYZ robot for workstation access
• On-board mixing module
• On-board heating module

• Sample volume: from 0.5 to 5 ml
• Capacity: 80 samples per 8 hrs (40 × 5 ml per run)
• Protocols DNA: whole blood, buffy coats, buccal swabs, tissues etc.
• High purity and stability of DNA: A260/A280 from 1.8 to 1.9
• Yield: up to 210 µg DNA from 5 ml of whole blood
• Chemistry: QIAGEN FlexiGene kit, Autogen Chemistry
• Dimensions: 92 cm (w) × 75 cm (h) × 150 cm (d)
• Weight: 250 kg