Biomek 3000: the workhorse in an automated accredited forensic genetic laboratory

Michael Stangegaard; Per Johan Meijer; Claus Børsting; Anders Johannes Hansen; Niels Morling

doi:10.1177/2211068212448427

Biomek 3000: the workhorse in an automated accredited forensic genetic laboratory

Michael Stangegaard, Per Johan Meijer, Claus Børsting, Anders Johannes Hansen, Niels Morling

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Abstract

We have implemented and validated automated protocols for a wide range of processes such as sample preparation, PCR setup, and capillary electrophoresis setup using small, simple, and inexpensive automated liquid handlers. The flexibility and ease of programming enable the Biomek 3000 to be used in many parts of the laboratory process in a modern forensic genetics laboratory with low to medium sample throughput. In conclusion, we demonstrated that sample processing for accredited forensic genetic DNA typing can be implemented on small automated liquid handlers, leading to the reduction of manual work as well as increased quality and throughput.

Original language	English
Journal	SLAS TECHNOLOGY: Translating Life Sciences Innovation
Volume	17
Issue number	5
Pages (from-to)	378-386
Number of pages	9
ISSN	2472-6303
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/2211068212448427
Publication status	Published - Oct 2012

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