VERSA Applications

Automated Slide-Based Assay Setup using VERSA™ Mini Workstation

Pipetting biological samples is a labor-intensive, error prone process and a potential source of accidental exposure to infectious pathogens. Slide based assays may involve various wash steps using Coplin jars filled with wash buffers, reagent additions and histology slide staining. Processing such assays is very tedious. An automated, instrument-driven solution programmed for performing such staining assays would reduce error, improve time-management and conserve expensive reagents.

Pipetting biological samples is a labor-intensive, error prone process and a potential source of accidental exposure to infectious pathogens. Slide based assays may involve various wash steps using Coplin jars filled with wash buffers, reagent additions and histology slide staining. Processing such assays is very tedious. An automated, instrument-driven solution programmed for performing such staining assays would reduce error, improve time-management and conserve expensive reagents.

User friendly software allows the user to select and save and unlimited number of assay protocols and sequence steps. Patient ID information may be input directly into the sequence using the optional barcode scanner. Sequence information may then be exported for future use. Step-by-step instructions guide the user through loading samples, slides and reagents onto the instrument. Arunning task list shows the user up-to-date sequence progress information.

Applications

• Diagnostic / Identification
• ELISA(Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)
• ANA(Antinuclear antibody assay)
• Histological assay
• Immunohistochemistry assay
• Cytological assay
• QuantiGene assay
• Sperm HY-LITER assay


• Standard Biological Assays

Features

• Deck capacity for 16 slides on 4 plates
• User friendly software for reagent addition, plate reformatting & master-mix preparation
• Optional manual barcode scanner allows user to rapidly enter patient sample information
• Electronically controlled reagent cooler block ensures reagent quality and duration
• Dual ReagentDrop liquid handling module supports 2 different reagent sources
• Customized HEPA/UV hood minimizes contamination and protects slides

For more information, please review the Peptide Synthesis Application Note or contact us directly to discuss your specific application requirements. Thank you for considering AURORA to solve your lab automation needs.