Description
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The Genexus Dx Purification System offers:
• MagMAX technology—enabling consistent extraction results
• Prefilled consumables—helping reduce setup hands-on time
• Vision system—providing real-time feedback on consumables during run setup to prevent setup error
• Integrated nucleic acid quantification—reducing post-run processing timesThe Genexus Dx Purification System automates the extraction and quantification of nucleic acids from FFPE samples for use on the Genexus Dx Integrated Sequencer. The Genexus Dx Software supports running IVD protocols and assay development protocols for clinical research. With a single touch point, the system requires just 10 minutes of hands-on time. Using the Genexus Dx FFPE DNA/RNA Purification Kit, the purification system can extract both DNA and RNA sequentially from a single formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) lysate.Prefilled reagentsThe Genexus Dx Purification System consumables are prefilled with most reagents necessary to perform the extraction, so only a few pipetting steps are required per sample to set up the run. Simply remove the foil seal, add enzymes and your samples, then place the consumables onto the system.Vision systemJust like the Genexus Dx Integrated Sequencer, the Genexus Dx Purification System uses an onboard vision system to verify reagent placement and detect errors in real time. The vision system continuously verifies the consumables to help ensure they are appropriate to the purification run type and helps prevent the use of expired or previously used consumables. Feedback on the consumables loaded in the system is displayed on the system's touchscreen.MagMAX technologyMagMAX technology uses magnetic beads to perform nucleic acid extraction. MagMAX beads offer superior binding capacity due to their large surface area, accept a greater range of samples with differing viscosities, and allow for efficient elution in small volumes.Automated quantificationQuantification of extracted nucleic acids is performed by an onboard Qubit fluorometer. Two dyes are used to measure the concentration of DNA or RNA from each extracted sample. Automating post-run quantification saves hands-on time and allows for immediate use of the extracted samples in genetic analysis workflows after run completion.Review concentrationsNucleic acid concentrations can be reviewed directly on the system's touchscreen. Alternatively, the data can also be exported to a USB drive for further review and downstream run planning.48‐well nucleic acid archive plateAfter extraction, the quantified nucleic acids are transferred directly to the 48‐well archive plate and kept cool for up to one hour after run completion. The 48‐well nucleic acid archive plate is barcoded to facilitate the tracking of sample extractions across several stored archive plates.Rapid turnaroundRun times on the Genexus Dx Purification System range from 2 to 5.5 hours depending on the number of samples extracted and the selected protocol. Automated quantification helps significantly reduce post-run hands-on time, allowing for rapid transition to subsequent genetic analysis workflows.Post-run cleanAt the completion of each run, all used consumables are discarded by the operator, which is followed by an automated UV cleaning step using UV light to decontaminate the deck. This automated UV cleaning minimizes potential run-to-run carryover of nucleic acid, which could lead to contamination of downstream workflows.Intended useThe Genexus Dx Purification System is a sample preparation instrument that automates nucleic acid extraction, purification, and quantification of DNA and RNA from FFPE tissue sections for use in NGS applications. The system uses MagMAX magnetic bead-based technology to perform nucleic acid extraction. Purified nucleic acid is quantified using the onboard Qubit fluorometer, which uses fluorescence to measure nucleic acid.CE marked and certified in Class A according to the requirements of IVD Regulation (EU) 2017/746.Class I medical device listed with the US FDA.Available in the United States and select countries in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
