Description
The QIAcuityDx performs fully automated processing of QIAcuityDx nanoplates, including all necessary steps of nanoplate partitioning, thermocycling and image analysis. Depending on the plate type, up to 96 samples per plate can be analyzed. For diagnostic applications, the QIAcuityDx Nanoplate 26K is available with 24 wells. A total of four nanoplates can be simultaneously processed, with continuous loading possible. The QIAcuityDx Control Software controls all integrated modules, including a robotic gripper for nanoplate handling, a partitioning module, a PCR thermocycler and a fluorescence imaging module.
The QIAcuityDx Digital PCR System makes absolute quantification accessible for all laboratories. The walk-away automation integrates and streamlines the entire dPCR workflow of partitioning, thermocycling and imaging into a single instrument with minimal hands-on time. No change in plate handling is required when coming from qPCR, assuring fast assay setup and quick results in approximately two hours for the first plate. QIAcuityDx Instruments – features and specifications Operating modes IVD (closed) Utility (open) Plates processed per run 4 Plate loading style Continuous loading Detection channels (multiplexing) 5 Time to result of first plate 120 minutes Each subsequent plate 80 minutes Throughput 8 plates –192 samples Dx mode (Dx 24 well, 26,000 partition plate)* 8 plates – 768 samples Utility Mode (Research Use: 96 well, 8,000 partition plate)* Dimensions Width 60 cm (23.6 in.) / Height 58 cm (22.8 in.) / Depth 65 cm (25.6 in.) *Based upon an 8-hour working day Contact us
The QIAcuityDx is designed as a walk-away instrument that integrates and automates all plate processing steps. Only the nanoplate preparation must be done manually before starting the run. If this preparation is done and the experiment is set up, the nanoplate must be placed in a free plate slot of the instrument tray. By reading the barcode of the plate, the instrument links the nanoplate to the experimental parameters previously defined in the software. After initiating the run, all further steps are performed, fully automated, by the instrument.
Just like in a qPCR workflow, sample preparation includes the transfer of master mix, probes and primers to any QIAcuity plate type* followed by the addition of samples. The system integrates partitioning, thermocycling and imaging into a single, fully automated instrument that achieves sample to result in under 2 hours. One can perform analysis on the Software Suite, providing the concentration in copies per microliter of your target sequence as well as for quality control such as positive samples or NTC. This analysis can also be extended to remote computers within the same local area network (LAN). * An IVD variant of the 24-well, 26,000 partition nanoplate will be available for use with QIAcuityDx, in either Utility Mode or IVD Mode. Utility Mode, intended for translational research or for laboratories to develop their own developed tests workflow, will allow the use of QIAcuity research use plate variants.
