The HydroFlex microplate washer by Tecan has allowed hematologists at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy to introduce automated washing for Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSpot (ELISpot) assays.
The laboratory at the university's Department of Oncology and Hematology performs detailed clinical research studies on the immune response of patients to viral, fungal and tumor antigens.
Additionally, it has now expanded its field of research to include the study of polymorphisms, in an attempt to correlate genetic differences and disease.
Scientists at the lab use the ELISpot assay, which is a very sensitive immunoassay, for the detection of secreted cytokines at the single cell level.
By automating the critical washing stages of the assay, Hydroflex delivers a standardised, reproducible, automatic plate washing method that frees staff time, allowing them to perform other tasks.
