AutoGen Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of a new laboratory-based saliva sample processing protocol for their portfolio of FlexSTAR workflows. Developed in collaboration with DNA Genotek Inc., a subsidiary of OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSUR) and a leading provider of biological sample collection, stabilization and preparation products, the new large-volume protocol can process up to 4 ml of solution directly from an Oragene® 500 or 600 series collection devices in less than 2.5 hours.
Workflows
Whether you need to process a small or large batch of samples, our workflows have a proven track record of saving our customers time, labor, and money. Learn about our primary workflows, below, or check out “All Workflows” to see all that we offer.
Instrumentation and Consumables
FlexSTAR Platforms
Fully automated DNA extraction platforms employing precipitation chemistry for large volume blood, buffy coats, saliva, and more.
About The PlatformsConsumable KitsXTRACT 16+® Platform
Fully automated magnetic bead, bench-top systems, isolating nucleic acids from blood, FFPE, plasma, tissues, cells, and more.
About The PlatformsConsumable KitsQuickGene Platforms
Low throughput, membrane-based, bench-top systems, for DNA and RNA extraction from blood, tissues, cells, bacteria, and more.
About The PlatformsConsumable KitsWhat's New With AutoGen
Extraction Services
At capacity? Staffing challenges? Free up bench time and let AutoGen handle your DNA and RNA extractions.
AutoGen has been working to provide samples that are high quality and molecular weight suitable for PCR, SNP genotyping, DNA methylation, NGS, and more for over 25 years. Whether it is a standalone extraction need or part of an ongoing project, our team can isolate DNA or RNA from a wide array of sample types, including blood, tissue, cells, and saliva with cost-effective extraction solutions.
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Now widely available in North America – The GeneFiX™ Saliva Collector
AutoGen, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of the Isohelix GeneFiX™ Saliva Collector to our portfolio. GeneFiX™ is an easy to use and highly economical DNA saliva collection device, designed specifically to store and stabilize long-term DNA for 1 or 2 ml saliva samples.
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AutoGen Releases New Saliva Protocol for FlexSTAR Platforms
Developed in collaboration with DNA Genotek Inc., the new protocol can process up to 30, 4 ml of saliva collected with an Oragene® device in a single well.
AutoGen Launches Upgrade to FlexSTAR Platforms
The new AutoGen vortex module upgrade enables a 35% improvement in throughput
AutoGen Inc. is excited to announce the launch of the vortex module upgrade to their portfolio of FlexSTAR workflows. FlexSTAR workflows are fully automated instruments for isolating genomic DNA from large volumes of whole blood, buffy coats, saliva, cultured cells and other samples.
Viral RNA Isolation for COVID-19 Testing
We can help. Varying levels of automation and kits are available and ready to ship.
Webinar | The Transformation of the Lab to Fight Pediatric Genetic Illnesses
Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent webinar, The Transformation of the Lab to Fight Genetic Illnesses in the Amish and Mennonite Populations. View the webinar video.
Press Release | AutoGen Launches the XTRACT 16+®
AutoGen is excited to announce a recent expansion in their instrumentation portfolio with the launch of another fully automated workflow, the XTRACT 16+®.
QuickGene-Auto12S
Our QuickGene-Auto12S, which processes up to 12 samples in 23 minutes, will save you valuable time and labor in the lab. Our instrument includes protocols for DNA or RNA extraction from blood, tissues, cells, saliva, and more.
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QuickGene-Mini8L
Introducing our QuickGene-Mini8L, the newest compact device for large genomic DNA isolation.
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Case Study | Improving the Efficiency of DNA Extraction with the QuickGene Workflow
The bone marrow transplant repository at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) in Cincinnati, Ohio is one of many ongoing research studies within The Cancer & Blood Disease Institute. The Division of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Immune Deficiency is an international leader in delivering cutting edge therapies for many diseases such as refractory cancers, rare genetic conditions affecting the immune system, hemoglobinopathies, and bone marrow failure syndromes.