Q: Who is AutoGen and what do you do?
A: AutoGen is a privately owned value added distributor of automated sample preparation devices. We focus primarily on automated nucleic acid extraction systems.
Q: What products does AutoGen distribute?
A: AutoGen distributes products manufactured by two companies. Kurabo Biomedical (Osaka, Japan) makes our large floor model systems, including our premier product the FLEX STAR, which is an automated large volume Whole Blood extraction system. Kurabo Biomedical also makes the QuickGene line of bench top nucleic acid extraction systems based on a membrane cartridge. Diasorin (Dublin, Ireland) makes the Arrow, which is magnetic bead based.
Q: Where does AutoGen do business?
A: AutoGen markets products primarily in North America, Europe and the Middle East. Currently we are gradually expanding our business to South America and Australia.
Q: What does AutoGen mean by “Prep with Confidence”?
A: It is our mission to supply our customers with the most practical, reliable systems available and back them with service and support that is second to none in the DNA sample preparation and extraction business. We want our customers to be confident both in the results our systems provide and the support that we provide.
Q: How do I get more information about your company and your products?
A: Our website is designed to provide as much information as possible about what our products do and how they work. Additionally we welcome your emails at Email Us or please call us anytime at 774-233-3000.
Q: Who uses AutoGen’s preparation systems?
A: Our customer list reads like a Who’s Who of the major research and medical centers in the USA. Our systems are in use at the NIH campus and at major research oriented universities like, MIT, Harvard, Columbia, Cornell, the University of Michigan, the Universities of California, and many others. Major Medical Centers like the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, the University of Chicago Medical Center, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia also use AutoGen systems.
Q: How do I get service or support for my AutoGen system?
A: We’re here to take care of you and your instrument. Please call us at 774-233-3000 if you need any information support or service.
FLEX STAR FAQs
Q: What type of samples can I run on the FLEX STAR?
A: Fresh and Frozen Whole Blood, Buffy Coat, Various Animal/Human Tissues and Cells, Oragene•DNA Collected Saliva and Mouthwash.
Q: What is the throughput of the FLEX STAR system?
A: 10-30 samples can be loaded to the system per run, 90 samples can be run per day.
Q: What is the minimum and maximum number of samples that the FLEX STAR can process per batch?
A: Samples can be loaded in batches of 10, 20 or 30 per run.
Q: What extraction chemistry is used on the STAR?
A: The FlexiGene chemistry made by Qiagen. This is a completely buffer-based chemistry that does not employ beads or columns. It is a superior chemistry that effectively removes all contaminates including RNA.
Q: Does the STAR have sample tracking capability?
A: Yes. The STAR has a sample tracking and reporting package and the data can be transmitted to a LIMS system.
Q: Can the user of the FLEX STAR select the final elution volume?
A: Yes. Final elution volume is user programmable with a minimum of 50ul.
Q: What are the dimensions and power requirements of the FLEX STAR?
A: The dimensions are 28W x 30D x 60H (inches). Voltage requirements are 120-240VAC (single phase), 50/60Hz, 12A. Weight is 530 lbs.
Q: Is the FLEX STAR CE certified?
A: Yes. The FLEX STAR is CE certified.
Q: Who supplies the consumables and service for the FLEX STAR?
A: All supplies necessary to operate the FLEX STAR are warehoused at AutoGen and are shipped by AutoGen. Technical support and maintenance service are provided by AutoGen personnel.
Q: How do I order the FLEX STAR system?
A: Contact AutoGen at 774-233-3000 or Email Us.
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GENE PREP FAQs
Q: What type of samples can I run on the GENE PREP?
A: Plasmid/BAC cultures for DNA, various types of animal tissues and cells including mouse tails, and various types of plant tissues.
Q: What is the throughput of the GENE PREP system?
A: The system can run up to 48 samples in as little as 2 hours. The optional sample stacker allows the user to run up to 192 samples in 8 hours completely unattended.
Q: What is the minimum and maximum number of samples that the GENE PREP can process per batch?
A: You can load from 8 to 48 samples on the GENE PREP. With the optional sample stacker you can load from 48 to 192 samples.
Q: Can I select the final elution volume of the GENE PREP?
A: Yes. Final elution volume is user programmable with a minimum of 50ul..
Q: What are the dimensions and power requirements for the GENE PREP?
A: The dimensions of the GENE PREP are 28.3W x 26.4D x 60.4H (inches). Power requirements are 15 amps, 120-240VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Q: Who supplies the GENE PREP consumables and service?
A: All supplies necessary to operate the GENE PREP are warehoused and shipped from AutoGen. Technical support and maintenance service are supplied by AutoGen personnel.
Q: How do I order the GENE PREP system?
A: Contact AutoGen at 774-233-3000 or Email Us.
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QuickGene-810 FAQs
Q: What kits are available for the QuickGene-810?
A: Kits available include DNA Tissue, DNA Blood, Plasmid, RNA Tissue, RNA Cultured Cell, and RNA Blood Cell.
Q: What type of samples can I run on the QuickGene-810?
A: DNA and RNA from various starting samples, including research, clinical, and environmental, can be processed on the 810. Please refer to our Application Selection Guide.
Q: What is the throughput of the QuickGene-810 system?
A: The 810 can process 1-8 samples per run in 6-20 minutes.
Q: Can the user select the final elution volume on the QuickGene-810?
A: Yes. The default elution volumes are 100ul for DNA and 50ul for RNA, and the user can make changes to this.
Q: What types of yield and quality can I expect with the QuickGene-810?
A: Yields and quality are equal to if not better than those derived from manual spin column kits.
Q: How much time can I save with the QuickGene products versus spin columns?
A: The QuickGene eliminates the need for centrifugation and can save an average of 30 minutes in your preparation.
Q: What are the dimensions and power requirements for the QuickGene-810?
A: The dimensions are 17.72W x 13D x 15.75H (inches). The unit is 46.2 lb. Power requirements are 100V-240V, 50/60Hz.
Q: Who supplies the QuickGene-810 instruments, consumables and service?
A: AutoGen supplies all the consumables and service to QuickGene North American customers. Contact AutoGen for a quote at 774-233-3000 or Email Us.
Q: Can I get a demo?
A: Contact sales to request a demo at 774-233-3000 or Email Us.
Q: What is the difference between the QuickGene-Mini80 and QuickGene-810?
A: The 810 is the automated version of the mini80. Both use the same kits and technology and produce equal results in yield and quality. The mini80 requires a technician to be on hand from start to finish. The 810 allows you to select your protocol once the lysate is loaded in the cartridges and automates the binding, washing, and elution steps in as little as 6 minutes.
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QuickGene-610L FAQs
Q: What kits are available for the QuickGene-610L?
A: Kits available include DNA Blood and DNA Tissue.
Q: What type of samples can I run on the QuickGene-610L?
A: DNA samples from large volume whole blood, buffy coat, Oragene•DNA saliva, and tissues can be run on 610L.
Q: What is the throughput of the QuickGene-610L system?
A: The 610L can process 1-6 large volume samples per run in 12 minutes.
Q: Can the user of the QuickGene-610L select the final elution volume?
A: Yes. The default elution volumes are 500ul, and the user can make changes to this.
Q: What types of yield and quality can I expect with the QuickGene-610L?
A: Yields and quality are equal to if not better than those derived manual spin column kits.
Q: How much time can I save with the QuickGene products versus spin columns?
A: The QuickGene eliminates the need for centrifugation and can save an average of 30 minutes in your DNA sample preparation.
Q: What are the dimensions and power requirements for the QuickGene-610L?
A: The dimensions are 22.83W x 13D x 15.75H (inches). The unit is 52.8 lb. Power requirements are 100V-240V, 50/60Hz.
Q: Who supplies the QuickGene-610L instrument, consumables and service?
A: AutoGen supplies all the consumables and service to QuickGene North American customers. Contact AutoGen for a quote at 774-233-3000 or Email Us.
Q: Can I get a demo?
A: Contact sales to request a demo at 774-233-3000 or Email Us.
Q: What is the difference between the QuickGene-610L and QuickGene-810?
A: The 610L accommodates larger cartridges 10 times the size of the 810 and mini80. DNA blood on the 610L can be extracted from 2ml blood versus 200ul blood on the 810/mini80. In addition, the 810 allows for a wider variety of samples to be processed.
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QuickGene-Mini80 FAQs
Q: What kits are available for the QuickGene-Mini80?
A: Kits available include DNA Tissue, DNA Blood, Plasmid, RNA Tissue, RNA Cultured Cell, and RNA Blood Cell.
Q: What type of samples can I run on the QuickGene-Mini80?
A: DNA and RNA from various starting samples, including research, clinical, and environmental, can be processed on the Mini80. Please refer to our Application Selection Guide here for additonal details on samples.
Q: What is the throughput of the QuickGene-Mini80 system?
A: The Mini80 can process 1-8 samples per run in 10-15 minutes.
Q: Can the user of the QuickGene-Mini80 select the final elution volume?
A: Yes. The default elution volumes are 100ul for DNA and 50ul for RNA, and the user can make changes to this.
Q: What types of yield and quality can I expect with the QuickGene-Mini80?
A: Yields and quality are equal to if not better than those derived from manual spin column kits.
Q: How much time can I save with the QuickGene products versus spin columns?
A: The QuickGene eliminates the need for centrifugation and can save an average of 30 minutes in your preparation.
Q: What are the dimensions and power requirements for the QuickGene-Mini80?
A: The dimensions are 11.02W x 8.66D x 7.09H (inches). The unit is 6.6 lb. Power requirements are 100V-240V, 50/60Hz.
Q: Who supplies the QuickGene-Mini80 instruments, consumables and service?
A: AutoGen supplies all the consumables and service to QuickGene North American customers. Contact AutoGen for a quote at 774-233-3000 or Email Us.
Q: Can I get a demo?
A: Contact sales to request a demo at 774-233-3000 or Email Us.
Q: What is the difference between the QuickGene-Mini80 and QuickGene-810?
A: The 810 is the automated version of the mini80. Both use the same kits and technology and produce equal sample preparation results in yield and quality. The mini80 requires a technician to be on hand from start to finish. The 810 allows you to select your protocol once the lysate is loaded in the cartridges and automates the binding, washing, and elution steps in as little as 6 minutes.