Promega has launched the Maxwell 16 viral total nucleic acid purification kit.
The kit was first used by the OCA Hospital in Mexico, which took part in a Promega early access programme, and continued to use the kit after its own evaluation process for purification options The kit works in conjunction with both the Maxwell 16 MDx instrument as well as existing Maxwell 16 instruments to provide automated viral nucleic acid extraction.
Early access testers found that using the Maxwell 16 viral purification kit purifies viral nucleic acids from respiratory virus (H1N1), HCV, HBV and CMV, and integrates with biosafety protocols, fitting under the biohazard hood.
The kit applies to variety of biologic sample types including serum, plasma and respiratory swabs and enables optimal, consistent purification of high-concentration viral DNA or RNA.
The Maxwell 16 MDx instrument includes capabilities important to the needs of clinical research labs including: sample tracking and barcoding capability to enable accurate processing; decontamination UV light; and touch-screen menus for ease-of- operation.
All Maxwell 16 systems enable laboratories performing clinical research to improve methods for molecular toxicology, prenatal genetic testing, genetic screening and genotyping.
Scientists can extract up to 16 DNA or RNA samples in 30-45 minutes.
Reliable automation avoids potential problems associated with contamination and inconsistency encountered using manual purification methods.
