A novel platform for the modular integration of forensic assay setup and medium- to high-throughput purification of nucleic acids

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• 作者：Mario Scherer ; Thomas Weierstall ; Uta Wegener ; Lesley Clifford ; Mathew Walker ; Thomas Schnibbe ; Holger Engel
• 关键词：Automation ; DNA purification ; Forensic casework ; QIAsymphony
• 刊名：Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series
• 出版年：2009
• 出版时间：December 2009
• 年：2009
• 卷：2
• 期：1
• 页码：89-90
• 全文大小：150 K

文摘

With its extraction and assay setup modules, the QIAsymphony^® provides a highly flexible solution for processing forensic samples in a medium- to high-throughput scale. We tested the sensitivity of extraction, precision of sample processing, and accuracy of automated assay setup of this integrated system. Results attest to QIAsymphony's ability to isolate DNA from a spectrum of common forensic samples and process these samples without cross-contamination. Furthermore, accurate assay setup for downstream applications, like PCR, make this system highly suited for enhancing laboratory workflow.