ELITe InGenius® – Sample to Result
ELITe InGenius®* is an open, flexible, and easy to use sample-to-result solution for standardizing complex real-time PCR assay procedures.
ELITe InGenius® automatically performs nucleic acid extraction, quantitative PCR, and results interpretation on a single platform for unprecedented flexibility and efficiency.
ELITe InGenius® combines universal extraction with multiple independently controlled PCRs enabling laboratories to run a virtually unlimited menu of unique custom assays with a single workflow.
Full Automation
- Integrated nucleic acid extraction, real-time PCR amplification, and automated liquid handling
- Advanced onboard robotics
- Intuitive touch screen user interface
- Bar code scanner, user & reagent manager
- Calibration curve storage
- Customizable reports
- Bi-directional LIS connectivity
Efficient Performance
- Magnetic bead technology
- Onboard sonication
- Proven Peltier thermal block cycling technology
- Integrated fiber optic based excitation and detection
- Pre-filled, ready-to-use extraction reagent cassettes
- Cold block for onboard reagent stability
Unrivaled Flexibility
- Open platform
- Compatible with commonly used fluorescent probe labels
- Six unique optic channels for multiplex detection
- Universal extraction of diverse sample types
- Up to 12 independent PCR profiles per run
- Several operational modes available: extraction only, amplification only, or full processing extraction, amplification and result analysis with melt curve analysis capability
Unlimited Menu
- Open reagent cartridges, programmable assay parameters, and 6-plex detection enable a virtually unlimited menu of custom multiplex assays
- Mix and match assays on demand to create custom assay panels
- Combine with large selection of Analyte Specific Reagents and Research Use Only products available from ELITechGroup Molecular Diagnostics and other vendors
*For life science research only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures unless otherwise indicated.
System Overview
- Benchtop instrument with integrated touch screen (100x5x85cm–184 kg)
- Throughput: 3000 to 9000 tests per year
- Time-to-result: approximately 2h30
Specimen
- 1 to 12 samples per run
- Primary and secondary tube loading
- Validated matrices: whole blood, plasma, serum, CSF, urine, nasal swab, throat swab
Sample preparation
- Sonication capability
- Patented magnetic bead technology
- Extraction reagents: prefilled, unitary cartridge format – ELITe InGenius SP200
- Sample volume processed: 200µl, Elution volume: 50µl, 100µl, 200µl
- Extracted Nucleic acid storage
Amplification
- 12 independently controlled RT-PCR units
- Minimum 6plex target capability enhanced with melt-curve analysis
- Amplification reagent: Open capability for a large range of chemistries
- Reagent manager area with active cooling – 24 positions
- Multiple PCR from one extracted sample
- Quantitative results: up to 6 calibrator levels, standards curve storage
- RT-PCR volume: 20 µL to 50 µL
- Pipetting Range: 5 µl to 300 µL with multi-dispensing capability
- Security Features: Specific cassette design, drop catcher, filter tips, UV treatment, multiple liquid level detection…
Data management
- Bi-directional LIS connectivity
- Quality control with Levey-Jennings plot
- Broad range of barcode & QR code accepted for samples & reagents traceability
- Remote access for service and diagnostics