Agilent Technologies has introduced the Surescan Microarray Scanner, which is the foundation of Agilent's microarray solution for both gene expression and CGH/cytogenetics research applications.
Agilent claims the Surescan system delivers the highest sensitivity, widest dynamic range and high resolution, providing researchers with the greatest degree of confidence in their microarray results.
In addition, the manufacturing process used on the Surescan Microarray Scanner is ISO 13485 certified, demonstrating Agilent's commitment in assuring controlled processes.
The Surescan system offers a streamlined workflow, allowing researchers to continuously load microarray slides while the instrument is operating.
Using the system's random scanning capability, they can also prioritise and rearrange the scan queue order at any point during the operation.
Raw image data is automatically loaded into Agilent Feature Extraction software, eliminating manual transfer.
Measuring 16.5in high, 17in wide and 26in deep, the Agilent Surescan Microarray Scanner is designed to conserve bench space.
The system also combines a newly designed slide cover and a built-in ozone barrier system to minimise dye signal degradation and protect valuable samples.
According to Microarray, the dynamic autofocus mechanism achieves highly sensitive results and has a detection limit as low as 0.01 fluorophores per square micron.
