Two gel systems that are suited for high-throughput electrophoresis of PCR products from 96 well microtitre plates have been introduced by Cleaver Scientific (CSL).
The compact CSL Multisub Midi 96 system is designed to be used in conjunction with samples from 96 well plates to allow direct loading and easy identification of samples.
The run length between samples is 17mm.
Also available is the Multisub Midi 96 stretch, which has a run length of 34mm for extended separations.
With an average run-time of 15 to 30 minutes, the Midi 96 version allows rapid identification of samples.
Direct rapid sample loading is facilitated using eight channel pipettes.
Two different types of comb are available: one with eight wells and one additional lane for DNA markers; and one with eight wells and two additional lanes for markers.
Custom made combs to other formats are available on request.
The buffer volume of the Midi 96 is 300ml.
This can be reduced using buffer saver blocks to 200ml.
Rapid leak-proof gel casting is facilitated using end dams and an all-in-one comb block; no placing of individual combs is required.
Other convenient features include well visualisation aids and loading guides for sample loading.
