QIAGEN has launched a compact automated sample preparation system designed to give research laboratories a time-saving and cost-efficient alternative to processing samples by hand. Key features of QIAmini are reported in a company announcement.

What to know:

• QIAmini is designed primarily for academic laboratories and other research customers processing smaller sample batches that do not require larger automated systems.
• QIAGEN estimates the addressable market at more than 100,000 potential instrument placements worldwide.
• QIAmini is a benchtop system with a footprint about the size of a sheet of printer paper.
• QIAmini processes up to eight samples per run and automates DNA and RNA extraction and purification.
• Across evaluated workflows, QIAmini reduced hands-on time by over 80%.
• Five dedicated QIAmini kits support DNA and RNA sample processing from biological materials such as tissue, cells, cheek swabs, whole blood, body fluids and stool.
• Applications include PCR, digital PCR and next-generation sequencing (NGS).
• QIAmini is intended for research use only and not for use in diagnostic procedures.

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