Easy Operation Using Optimized Protocols

The ArrayPrep instrument was designed specifically to automate methods used to prepare samples for microarray analysis. The combination of its small size, pipettor and deck design, and machine interface make it easy to use. To operate the instrument, simply follow the included reference card for placing labware, reagents and buffers, select the number of samples to be processed and press start. The operator returns to the instrument only to seal and unseal plates for denaturation / incubation steps and to remove the final purified samples ready for quantitation.

Prepares Hybridization Samples and Loads Arrays

The ArrayPrep™ System also prepares hyb samples and loads them onto arrays used with the Mai Tai® Hybridization System. The ArrayPrep instrument mixes labeled samples with hybridization buffers and then heats, cools and loads them onto gasket slides in Mai Tai cassettes. After placing arrays onto the samples, the cassettes are sealed and placed into a rotating oven for incubation and bubble mixing. Handling errors are reduced by ensuring that each sample is precisely delivered to its assigned array.

The ArrayPrep™ Target Preparation System [Cat. #2000-00-1 (115V); 2000-00-2 (230V)] is a robotic liquid handling and incubation system that automates DNA/RNA amplification and labeling methods widely used in microarray analysis. The system automates reaction setup and purification and presents labeled samples ready for array hybridization.

The ArrayPrep™ System requires less than 30 minutes hands-on time to process each batch of samples as compared to the many hours of technician time required to handle reagents, buffers and labware with manual methods.