The Flex Robot, Pipettes, Tips, Labware, Heater-Shaker Module, Magnetic Block, and Custom Protocol Development are included in the Opentrons Flex Nucleic Acid Extraction Workstation.
Users can automate their Nucleic Acid Extraction Workstation workflow at the necessary scale to boost productivity, reduce mistakes, and reduce manual labor. Flex lets users use any popular magnetic bead-based system to automate their nucleic acid isolation and purification workflows.
Uses include:
- Sample lysis via heat and/or agitation
- Magnetic bead mixing and separation
What is in the box
The configuration of each Flex Nucleic Acid Extraction Workstation for the NAE assay includes hardware, consumables, and custom protocol development.
Robot and Pipettes
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- Flex 1-Channel Pipette (5-1000 µL)
- Opentrons Flex Robot
- Flex 8-Channel Pipette (5-1000 µL)
- Custom Protocol Development
- Flex Gripper
Modules
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- Temperature Module (Optional)
- Flex Magnetic Block
- Heater-Shaker Module
Accessories and Labware
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- NEST Deep-Well Plates (50 Count)
- Flex Waste Chute
- NEST 12-Well Reservoirs (50 Count)
- Flex Pipette Tips 1000 µL, Filtered (180 Racks/20 Refills)
- Flex Deck Expansion Set (Optional)
- NEST 2.0 mL Microcentrifuge Tubes (500 count)
- Tough 0.2 mL 96-Well PCR Plates (2 × 25 Count)
- 4-in-1 Tube Rack Set
- Flex Pipette Tips 200 µL, Filtered (80 Racks/20 Refills)
- NEST 1-Well Reservoirs (50 Count)