Test More Cannabis Samples and Reduce Labor Hours with Automation
We offer turnkey automation solutions that can be used for DNA extraction and qPCR setup, thanks to our distributor partnerships with Agilent and Hamilton Robotics. Purchase liquid handling robots directly from Medicinal Genomics, and the equipment will arrive outfitted with all the add-ons and accessories needed to test your cannabis samples. You can also purchase Medicinal Genomics approved software methods, so you don’t need to worry about programming the machine.
Automation Options
Be sure to consider sample volume when choosing which automation machine will work for you. You can always contact a Medicinal Genomics representative for help deciding what’s best for your lab.
Equipment
Comparison
Application Note
Sample Throughput*
Deck Locations
Channels/96 Head
Field Upgradable
Samples per Day CA**
Reactions per Day CA**
Samples per Day AHP***
Reactions per Day AHP***
Samples per Day USP****
Reactions per Day USP****
Instrument Processing Time (Hours)
Technician Time (Hours)
LIMS Compatible
Preprogrammed Methods

Manual Processing
NA
Low
NA
NA
NA
92
192
44
192
28
192
NA
4-6
No
No

Hamiltion
STARlet 8 Tip

Hamilton
STARlet 8 w/96 Head

MGISP-960
Coming Soon!
High
24
8 Channels. 96 Head
No
184-368
384-768
88-172
384-768
56-112
384-768
2
2
Yes
Yes
*Throughput estimates do not take into account sample homogenization process or number of available qPCR instruments.
**Required CA tests are Salmonella, STEC, Aspergillus Multiplex (A. niger, A. flavus, A. fumigatus, A. terreus)
***Required AHP tests are Total Yeast & Mold, Total Aerobic Count, E. coli, Salmonella, Bile-Tolerant Gram-Negative, Coliform
****Required USP tests are Total Aerobic Count, Total Yeast & Mold, Total Coliform, Bile-Tolerant Gram-Negative (BTGN), E. coli, Salmonella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staph aureus
Eliminate User Errors
Automation of DNA extraction and qPCR setup not only saves labs time and labor, it also eliminates many user errors that come up with manual testing processes.
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