easyPunch STARlet
Automated sample punching and
processing
for use with GE Healthcare Life Sciences sample collection
technology for DMPK and forensic samples
� Integrated system for punching
and pipetting
� Exceptional card imaging and analysis
� Full traceability of samples
� Predefined demonstration methods
Discover the possibilities
Integrated system
� FTA sample collection card punching and liquid handling capability in one instrument
� Standard workstation or customized system to fit your specific needs
� Deck layout customizable according to protocol used
� Punch heads available in standard sizes of 1.2mm, 2mm, 3mm and 6mm
� Designed for use with GE Whatman® EasiCollect™Device, FTA large cassette card, DMPK cards
� Supports a variety of well plates (please inquire for details)
Exceptional card imaging and analysis
� Recognition of positively stained samples (e.g. blood on white card) and negatively stained
sample (e.g. saliva on indicating cards)
� Recognition of previously punched positions
� Calculation of optimal punching position by impartial sample detection according to preset
parameters
Punch unit with punch head
and xy table
GE Healthcare Life Sciences Sample collection cards and kits
� Designed for use with GE Healthcare Life Sciences sample collection technology for optimal
high throughput performance
� Whatman FTA cards enable long term, room temperature archiving of DNA samples
� Comprehensive range of sample collection options available utilising GE Healthcare Life
Sciences ™ FTA™ and FTA DMPK cards
� Customizable cards and kits available for full flexibility
Full traceability of cards and samples
Card and plate gripper
� Barcodes of card magazines and destination plates read and traced during loading
� Barcodes on cards read and traced during imaging
� Online monitoring and reporting of punch delivery to destination well
� Customizable report file
� No transfer of files between instruments required
Variety of predefined and adaptable demo methods
� HID method for punching and PCR setup using direct amplification kits. It supports a flexible
plate layout with positive and negative controls as well as empty well for loading ladder.
Master mix is added to the destination plates before punching, control afterwards.
GE DMPK and forensic
sample cards
� DMPK method setup for punching and subsequent addition of extraction reagent. Optional
import of worklists gives you full control over the layout of the destination plate.
� Method automatically inventories incoming cards. The export file function will deliver a file
ready for import in your LIMS system.
� Cherry picking function to pick specific cards according to an imported worklist. This method
can be used to prepare reanalysis of selected cards.
Minimizes contamination
� Flexible cleaning punch functionality from sample cards or separate cards
Image analysis and selection
of punch position
� Integrated vacuum system and ionizer in the punch head removes dust and static
� Punch head easily removable for cleaning
� No user interference required during processing
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