Automated nucleic acid extraction

mim_c Laboratories maintains two Qiagen QIAcube Connect MDx instruments for automation of nucleic acid extraction processes from many specimen types, with capacity for 24 samples per run. Automation of the pipetting and processing steps of Qiagen column-based extraction protocols enhances throughput and reproducibility while lowering user bias and error.

We offer full service extraction from specimen to purified and quantified nucleic acids. Aliquoting and extra handling of specimens can also be added for a small cost when project contraints require.

• Full service: users/customers are provided extraction tubes for aliquots of specimen prior to drop off, and mim_c Laboratories staff complete all subsequent extraction steps using the Qiagen PowerFecal Pro protocol (other protocols are available with this service - please inquire). Samples can also be shipped directly to mim_c from a study site. This service also includes extract quantification (UV-Vis spectroscopy or Qubit fluorimetry) and arraying of extracted nucleic acid samples into 96-well plates, with subsequent delivery to the mim_c Sequencing Core for library preparation and sequencing, if applicable. Please inquire about specimen aliquoting prior to extraction, if needed.

Most column-based Qiagen kits are capable of automation on the QIAcube Connect MDx instrument, and the list is continually growing. Please visit the Qiagen QIAcube Connect website for an up-to-date list of kit compatibility.

Current service rates (valid through July 2027):

• Full service extraction:

  • UW-based budgets: $27.86/sample

    • Additional handling/aliquot: $7.61/sample

  • External, non-UW-based budgets: $44.40/sample

    • Additional handling/aliquot: $12.13/sample

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