Great Automated BeadRetriever

Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Department of Bio-Engineering
Ph.D. Student

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Company:

Dynal (Life Technologies, Thermo)

Product Name:

BeadRetriever System

Catalog Number:

159-50

The BeadRetriever is used for automating Immuno-Magnetic Separation (IMS). This eliminates a lot of user error and variability. Our food microbiology lab conducts a large amount of IMS, and we automate this with two BeadRetriever units.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Immuno-Magnetic Separation

Protocol Overview

The unit has several programs that run through binding, washing, and eluting. Disposal strip tubes are placed in the unit and up to 15 samples are processed in approximately 40 minutes. Different magnetic anti-sera are used depending on the pathogen in need of detection. Analysis of the eluate is usually done with selective plating.

Tips

Ensure proper training for new users.

Features Summary

Positive and negative controls work well.

DOI or PMID #

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Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

Quick and efficient

The Bad

Expensive

The Bottom Line

Good equipment with no problems that increases automation

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