Instrumentation

Real-time PCR systems

Andana 1216

Real-time PCR equipment with double module (2x16 wells) CE-IVD

Flash 20

Equipment with 4 independent access modules - CE-IVD 

Andana 1216

The Andana® 1216 is a powerful, efficient and lightweight instrument. It consists of four channels and 32 wells divided into two independent modules of 16 wells each, for highly sensitive and reliable DNA or RNA amplification. 

CE-IVD marking

Number of samples per run: 1-32
(dual module 16/16)

Processing time:
1 hour 40 minutes approx.

Dimensions:
26.7 cm (depth) x 19.8 cm (height) x 30 cm (width)

ABI Monotest Format

The reagent is dispensed in 0.2 ml tubes. Ideal for minimizing handling time and reducing the risk of contamination. 

  • Ready to use: add the DNA/RNA and amplify.
  • Competitive Heterologous Internal Control (CHIC technology - Competitive Heterologous Internal Control).
  • Qualitative and quantitative.
  • High sensitivity and specificity.
  • Support software: BioVisor Pro-Q

Flash 20

The Flash 20 (Coyote Bioscience) is a flexible, efficient and lightweight device. It consists of four channels and 4 individual modules, for DNA or RNA amplification with high sensitivity and reliability.

CE-IVD marking

Number of samples per series: 1-4 (independent modules)

Processing time:
1 hour 40 minutes approx.

Dimensions:
30cm (depth) x 20cm (height) x 30cm (width)

Monotest Flash 20 Format

The reagent is dispensed in specific tubes. Ideal for minimizing handling time and reducing the risk of contamination.

  • Ready to use: add the DNA/RNA and amplify.
  • Competitive Heterologous Internal Control (CHIC technology - Competitive Heterologous Internal Control).
  • Qualitative and quantitative.
  • High sensitivity and specificity.
  • Support software: BioVisor Pro-Q

Compatibility with DNA/RNA extraction systems

Validated equipments

RealCycler Monotest, RealCycler Universal, and RealCycler Chic-Out products have been validated through the performance of laboratory assays, in order to be used in combination with the reagents used by the MagCore (RBC Bioscience), QiaCube (Qiagen), Arrow/Liaison IXT (DiaSorin) and Maxwell 16 (Promega) instruments. 


MagCore

RBCBioscience


QiaCube

Qiagen

Arrow/Liaison IXT

DiaSorin

Maxwell

Promega

Compatible equipments

RealCycler Monotest, RealCycler Universal and RealCycler Chic-Out kits are compatible with almost all DNA/RNA extraction systems available in the market, without making modifications to the original protocols provided by the manufacturer.

This is due to the CHIC Technology (Competitive Heterologous Internal Control), on which the internal control of amplification system is based. This proprietary technology allows the use of any extraction system without loss of sensitivity, and at the same time it monitors accurately a possible sample inhibition.             

Even though the CHIC technology enables the monitoring of the quality of the extraction process, it is necessary to verify that your purification equipment or your manual extraction system allows the obtention of DNA and RNA with the proper quality and quantity. It is recommended to use external quality controls (QCMD, NIBSC, etc) in order to conduct a self-validation of your extraction system. 

Compatibility with Real-time PCR equipments

Validated equipments

RealCycler Monotest products have been validated for SmartCycler (Cepheid) or T-COR 8 (Cirrus Dx) instruments, and RealCycler Universal and RealCycler Chic-Out products have been validated for SmartCycler (Cepheid), CFX96 (Bio-Rad), T-COR 8 (Cirrus Dx), ABI 7500 (Life Techonologies), Rotor-Gene Q (Qiagen) and MIC (Biomolecular Systems). The validations have been performed through laboratory assays , allowing to establish the proper parameters for the interpretation of results. The validated instruments have been included in the BioVisor RC software. 
  • Andana 1216 (Progenie molecular)
  • Flash 20 (Coyote Bioscience)
  • SLAN-96P (Sansure)
  • MIC (Biomolecular Systems)
  • QuantStudio 5 (ThermoFisher Scientific)
  • CFX96 (Bio-Rad)
  • CFX96 (Bio-Rad)
  • ABI 7500 (Life Techonologies)
  • AriaDx (Agilent Technologies)
  • Rotor-Gene Q (Qiagen)
  • T-COR 8 (Cirrus Dx)

Compatible equipments

RealCycler Universal and RealCycler Chic-Out products are compatible with the most used Real-time PCR instruments. The following grid shows the fluorophores used for our products and their corresponding wavelengths. You can check the compatibility of your equipment with the used fluorophores.