Overview

Technology

SciGene provides instruments that work together to automate the workflow used in Illumina BeadChip based assays including sample labeling and post-hybridization processing. The ArrayPrep™ Target Preparation System is a reagent handling and incubation platform specially designed for performing amplification/labeling of samples for analysis on BeadChips. The Little Dipper® Processor automates IIlumina’s recommended protocols for washing and staining BeadChips, presenting slides ready for scanning.

Automating the Microarray Workflow

Case Study

“I am the manager of a microarray core facility that provides genotyping and gene expression services to clients using Illumina BeadChips. As our sample volume increased, I became concerned about maintaining sample turn around time and overall data quality with our limited manpower. This led me to look at new approaches to streamlining the Illumina BeadChip processing workflow in an attempt to limit technician hands-on time and reduce the potential for mistakes. One of the more important steps we have taken to address these needs is the incorporation of the Little Dipper® Processor from SciGene into our operation to automate all of the post-hybridization steps for both gene expression and genotyping BeadChip applications. In addition to its positive impact on productivity, we have found the instrument to be flexible, reliable and easy to use.”

- Joe DeYoung, Microarray Core Facility Manager
UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles)

Literature (PDF)

• ArrayPrep™ Target Preparation System
  
  
• Little Dipper® for Illumina BeadChips
  
  
• Processing Illumina BeadChips for Gene Expression
  
  
• Washing and Coating Illumina BeadChips for Genotyping

Customers