MAXIMIZE YOUR SARS-COV-2 TESTING EFFICIENCY 

explorer™ Workstations for SARS-CoV-2 Testing

Processing up to 10K SARS-CoV-2 Samples/Day

We offer complete workflow solutions including reagents, instrumentation, and consumables for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA and the screening for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. With the ability to process up to 10,000 samples/day, the scalable and modular explorer™ automated workstations along with a reliable supply of reagents and consumables can maximize the efficiency of your SARS-CoV-2 testing 24/7.

explorer™ workstations improve the efficiency of laboratories while eliminating errors and reducing labor requirements by automating and standardizing disparate workflow steps. explorer™ workstations offer varying degrees of automation based on workload and staffing resources. Because of the rapidly changing nature of the coronavirus pandemic, it is difficult to predict your testing needs for tomorrow, let alone next year. The scalable and modular nature of the explorer™ integrated workstations make them ideal for situations such as these, ensuring that as your needs change, your automation solutions change with you. After the coronavirus pandemic subsides, your explorer™ workstations can be used to automate other laboratory processes.

We have over twenty years of expertise optimizing complete workflows (including reagents, equipment, and consumables) based on testing, throughput, and staffing requirements. Here are some examples of automated explorer™ workstations optimized for SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR and antibody testing automation. Contact us and we will help you choose the solution best suited to fit your specific needs.

COMPLETE SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR WORKSTATIONS

Scalable, high-throughput SARS-CoV-2 Testing

End-to-End High-throughput explorer™ Workstation for SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Testing for Processing Up to 10K Samples/Day

This fully automated explorer™ G3 workstation delivers a complete walk-away, high-throughput automation workflow for SARS-CoV-2 testing. Viral RNA is extracted using three chemagic 360 extractors. SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR tests are prepared using a JANUS® G3 PCR workstation and the SARS-CoV-2 specimens are analyzed using integrated RT-qPCR instruments.

CONFIGURATION:

  • This workstation is designed to be used with a JANUS® G3 Primary Sample reformatter
  • PerkinElmer chemagic M-PVA magnetic bead based nucleic acid extraction technology with three chemagic 360 instruments working in parallel
  • Integrated BioTek® MultiFlo FX reagent dispenser
  • Automated plate hotel and random access input/output racks
  • Integrated JANUS® G3 PCR workstation for RT-PCR plate set-up
  • Integrated Analytik Jena® qTOWER³ auto RT-PCR instrument (plate format and number of instruments depending on application)
  • Throughput: ~ 10,000 samples in 24 hours
  • Walkaway Processing: System able to process up to 1,900 samples without user interaction
  • Designed for 24×7 operation.
  • Dedicated waste management solution
  • Hardware and chemistry provided out of one-hand
  • A smaller version is available with only two chemagic 360 extractors
  • plate::works™ scheduling software
Lab workstation module

This fully automated custom explorer G3 workstation is a complete walk-away automation solution for medium-throughput SARS-CoV-2 testing. Viral RNA is extracted completed using two chemagic 360 extractors. RT-PCR plates are prepared using SARS-CoV-2 PCR testing kits with a JANUS® G3 workstation. Samples are then analyzed using integrated RT-qPCR instruments.

CONFIGURATION:

  • Designed to be used in combination with an independent JANUS® G3 Primary Sample reformatter
  • chemagic M-PVA magnetic based nucleic acid extraction technology with two chemagic 360 instruments working in parallel
  • Integrated BioTek® MultiFlo FX reagent dispenser
  • Random access input/output racks and stackers to supply extraction labware
  • Integrated JANUS® G3 liquid handling workstation automate real time RT-PCR plate preparation
  • Integrated Analytik Jena® qTOWER³ auto RT PCR instruments (96- and 384-well format)
  • Throughput: 7,000 samples/24 hours
  • Walkaway and on-demand processing
  • Dedicated waste management solution
  • Both hardware and chemistry provided
  • plate::works™ scheduling software
Lab workstation module

This fully automated explorer G3 workstation offers completely walk-away automation for SARS-CoV-2 RNA extraction and  plate preparation for SARS-CoV-2 detection by RT-PCR. The RT-PCR itself is an offline step.

CONFIGURATION:

  • Two integrated JANUS® liquid handling workstations automate tube-to-plate transfer, bead and reagent additions, and PCR plate preparation
  • chemagic bead based nucleic acid extraction technology is automated with two integrated chemagic 360 extractors
  • Automated plate sealer
  • Automated plate hotel and random access input/output racks
  • Throughput: up to 7,000 samples/day (extraction only)
  • On demand, continuous processing with system waiting for operators to supply new sample tubes
  • Dedicated waste management solution
  • plate::works™ scheduling software

COMPLETE SARS-CoV-2 ELISA WORKSTATIONS

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High-throughput explorer™ Workstation Automating SARS-CoV-2 ELISA for Serology Testing

This explorer™ G3 workstation provides walk-away automation for ELISA-based anti-SARS-CoV-2 serology testing.

CONFIGURATION:

  • Integrated JANUS® G3 liquid handling workstations
  • Integrated BioTek® washer
  • Multichannel dispenser
  • Integrated EnVision® HTS multimode reader
  • Random access labware storage racks
  • Plate hotel and plate incubator
  • Throughput: depending on workflow
  • plate::works™ scheduling software
Lab workstation module

This explorer™ G3 workstation delivers walk-away automation for ELISA-based anti-SARS-CoV-2 serology testing.

CONFIGURATION:

  • Integrated JANUS® G3 liquid handling workstations with PlateStak™ labware stacker
  • Integrated BioTek® EL406 washer and dispenser
  • Integrated Victor® Nivo™ Multimode reader
  • Random access labware storage racks
  • Throughput: depending on workflow
  • plate::works™ scheduling software
Lab workstation module

This benchtop explorer™ G3 workstation provides walk-away automation for ELISA-based anti-SARS-CoV-2 serology testing.

CONFIGURATION:

  • Zephyr® G3 or JANUS® G3 liquid handling workstation depending upon the workflow
  • Integrated BioTek® EL406 washer and dispenser
  • Integrated INHECO® MP incubators
  • Integrated Victor® Nivo™ multimode reader (or comparable instrument)
  • Random access labware storage racks
  • plate::works™ scheduling software

With regards to our robotic workflow automation solutions, our mission is to provide customers with bespoken solutions designed to meet your exact requirements. The workstations described above are possible configurations. Our Sales and Application Specialist will work with you to create a configuration meeting your exact needs.

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