Liat FlowCycler™

The Liat FlowCycler leverages the lab-in-a-tube platform for rapid thermal cycling of multiple samples. As in the Liat™ Analyzer, the Liat FlowCycler performs PCR by transferring the reaction mixture alternatively between tube segments preset at denature, annealing, and extension temperatures. Such “flow cycling” avoids the thermal block ramping of traditional PCR thermal cyclers, and achieves very rapid reactions without compromising efficiency or reaction volume. For example, Liat flow cycling can complete 30 cycles on a 50μl reaction volume in as little as 7 minutes, significantly faster than other commercially available thermal cyclers!

Liat FlowCycler™ Advantages

		Fastest real-time PCR
		High throughput sample processing
		Expandability and flexible capacity
		Adaptable to 96 well format

Extending the lab-in-a-tube platform to multi-sample testing, the Liat FlowCycler can amplify 48 samples in parallel and is expandable to process 96 or more samples. The system has 2 bays, each capable of accepting up to 3 Liat™ Tube Strips. Each Liat Tube Strip comprises 8 flexible PCR tubes for a system throughput of 48 samples. The spacing of the individual flexible tubes of the Liat Tube Strip matches that of 8-well PCR tube strips or 8-well columns of a 96 well plate, thus readily allowing integration of the FlowCycler system into existing liquid handling system. Higher capacity Liat Tube Strips containing 16 flexible PCR tubes can also be used with the same system for an expanded capacity of 96 samples. The two bays of the Liat FlowCycler offer the flexibility of running independent amplification protocol on as many 24 or 48 samples in each bay. Additionally, the FlowCycler provides integrated 4 channel fluorescence detection for each tube, allowing quantitative and qualitative analysis of multiple targets in real time. Embedded microprocessor control and PC connectivity further provides intuitive and easy to use data analysis and management functionality.

Following in the footsteps of the revolutionary Liat Analyzer, the Liat FlowCycler is the next step forward in the evolution of the lab-in-a-tube platform for multi-sample and multi-analyte biological sample testing. The FlowCycler will find ready applications in the clinical diagnostics, life science research and industrial testing fields.

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