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Product News: Thermo Fisher MagMAX DNA Multi-Sample Ultra 2.0

New ready-to-go reagents offer easier, faster sample prep for high-throughput DNA purification

by Thermo Fisher Scientific
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CARLSBAD, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2017) – 

Thermo Fisher Scientific MagMAX DNA Multi-Sample Ultra 2.0 Overview: The Thermo Fisher Scientific MagMAX DNA Multi-Sample Ultra 2.0 reagents provide genetic testing companies, labs, and service providers with fast, hassle-free and high-throughput DNA extraction from blood, saliva, buffy coat, and buccal swabs. The next generation reagents can purify DNA from 96 samples in 45 minutes on Thermo Scientific KingFisher instruments using a simplified protocol for either small- or large-volume sample input. 

The new MagMAX DNA reagents provide genetic testing labs with maximum yields of high-purity DNA for genome sequencing and other genetic testing applications. Additionally, using magnetic beads on an automated system, such as KingFisher instruments, enables high-throughput labs to standardize and accelerate sample purification while maintaining consistent results.  

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While other products on the market require manual processing in multiple steps, these ready-to-go reagents require only one manual step before loading plates for faster processing time. This simplified workflow removes 90 percent of hands-on processing and doesn’t require a dedicated sample prep expert, enabling certified techs to easily handle DNA prep using a standardized process designed to reduce variation and increase efficiency. 

Key Applications: DNA or nucleic acid purification for core/service/reference labs involved in genetic testing and ultra-high throughput commercial genetic testing companies in the genomics, molecular diagnostics and DNA sequencing markets.

Features/Benefits:

  • Enhanced speed; hassle-free process: With four ready-to-go buffers for simple setup, the new reagents reduce hands-on time to as little as five minutes and shorten total run time for 96 samples to 45 minutes.
  • Increased flexibility: Instead of adjusting reagent volumes for each sample volume input, users choose between two standard protocols for high- or low-volume sample input.
  • Full compatibility: MagMAX DNA Multi-Sample Ultra 2.0 reagents purify gDNA that are PCR and NGS-ready. They are also compatible with Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex Purification systems and Thermo Scientific KingFisher Duo Prime Purification systems.

Web Site: www.thermofisher.com/magmaxultra  

FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of more than $20 billion and approximately 65,000 employees globally. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, deliver medicines to market, and increase laboratory productivity. Through our premier brands—Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, and Unity Lab Services—we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and comprehensive services. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.