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On-Board Scanning for Classic Electrophoresis

Sebia (UK) Limited
10 Aug 2008

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Sebia is pleased to announce the launch of its new Hydrasys 2 system, demonstrating a continued commitment to advancing gel electrophoresis techniques for diagnostic testing in clinical biochemistry, immunology and haematology laboratories.

Hydrasys 2 is an automated agarose gel electrophoresis system that builds on the success of the previous Hydrasys instrument. Powered by Sebia’s well-established Phoresis software, a new on-board scanner option provides efficient quantification of completed gels following visual interpretation.

The comprehensive Hydragel test portfolio includes proteins, proteinuria, lipoproteins, haemoglobins, LDL/HDL cholesterol, isoenzymes and immunofixation (IF). With the optional high-voltage module it is also possible to carry out isoelectric focussing (IEF) for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and alpha 1-antitrypsin (A1AT) assays. Three different gel types can be processed simultaneously and gel configurations can be adapted to meet the needs of different laboratory workflows.

Compact and user friendly, the system comes complete with an easy-to-read, colour LCD touch screen for simple operation. Hydrasys 2 offers walkaway automation and provides laboratory personnel more time to focus on specialist tasks. Patented sample application methodologies provide enhanced resolution and sensitivity for simple result interpretation. And with Sebia, professional training and support are all part of the service.

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ElectrophoresisElectrophoresis equipment is used to separate mixtures of protein, DNA or RNA, based on their electric charge, size and other physical characteristics, by passing them through a medium such as a polyacrylamide gel, an agarose gel or a capillary tube. Electrophoresis equipment includes horizontal and vertical gel electrophoresis chambers, isoelectric focusing systems, 2D electrophoresis and capillary electrophoresis instruments. Precast gels with a gradient can be used or gels can be hand cast. Samples are run alongside ladders or markers to identify the approximate size of a molecule. Separated proteins and nucleic acids in the gel can be stained or probed with fluorescent markers and then imaged and detected using gel documentation instruments, transilluminators, densitometers and scanners. Find the best electrophoresis equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.HematologyIn Haematology / Hematology, complete blood cell counts (or full blood counts) are obtained using automated blood count analyzers to enumerate blood cell types.  Hematology also encompasses haemostasis and coagulation, thrombophilia and hemophilia, plasma viscosity and ESR analysis, hemoglobinopathies, cell morphology and haematinic measurement.ImmunologyImmunological techniques measure and characterize immune responses. Immunology kits and analysis systems often use techniques such as ELISA, radioimmunoassay (RIA) and immunodiffusion assays, Immunohistochemistry, and flow cytometry. Immunologists use equipment such as flow Cytometers, plate readers, plate washers and fluorescent microscopes.Robotic InstrumentsRobotic instruments can be used for high-throughput automation of many lab processes. Such processes use instruments for assays like cell based assays and ELISA, for sample preparation like shakers, centrifuges and incubators, and for analysis such as sequencing and western blot analyzers. Useful features of robotic instruments include speed, reproducibility, barcode readers, software and automation.

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