Description
Reduce Hands-On Time
In today’s high-throughput lab environments, time is one of the most valuable—and limited—resources. The Maxwell® DE System significantly reduces hands-on time compared to manual nucleic acid extraction, freeing up staff to focus on critical tasks like data analysis, troubleshooting and reporting. Less pipetting means fewer errors, improved consistency and greater reproducibility—without sacrificing yield or quality. For labs juggling limited staff or scaling up sample volumes, that translates into operational efficiency and a lot less tedium at the bench.
Save Resources with Direct Compatibility
The DNA obtained using the Maxwell® DE System can be subsequently quantified using the PowerQuant® System and amplified using the PowerPlex® STR multiplex of your choice.
Non-sperm fraction: Purification maximizes compatibility with downstream workflows, with an option to shorten the process.
Sperm fraction: Ready for direct quantification and amplification; purify if needed based on sample quality.
The Maxwell® DE System includes all components necessary for differential extraction.
Profiles from Fractions Obtained with the Maxwell® DE System
Non-Sperm Fraction
Sperm Fraction
Profiles obtained from the non-sperm (left) and sperm (right) fractions of the same sample collected 24 hours post-coitus. Fractions were obtained using the Maxwell® DE System and amplified using the PowerPlex® 35GY System. The concentration of autosomal DNA detected in the non-sperm fraction with the PowerQuant® System was 55.2ng/µl. The [Auto]/[Deg] ratio for the non-sperm fraction was 2.8. The concentration of autosomal DNA detected in the sperm fraction with the PowerQuant® System was 0.85ng/µl. The [Auto]/[Y] ratio for the sperm fraction was 1.0, and the [Auto]/[Deg] ratio was 1.6.
