Streamlining COVID-19 Protocols with Semi-Automated Pipetting
The emergence of the novel coronavirus has ushered in a new era of medical and biological research and diagnostic demand. Unprecedented need for fast patient sample testing and rapid research results are placing a strain on laboratories across the nation and globe. Technicians are operating in high pressure laboratory conditions, often for longer hours than usual. Further, there is a need to operate under biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) constraints in COVID-19 research labs and biosafety level two (BSL-2) conditions in diagnostics to protect the health and safety of lab workers. The Avidien microPro 300, a 96-channel pipettor with semi-automated capabilities, offers an ideal solution for both research and diagnostic laboratories.
Fast Track Important Samples
Even the most dedicated lab workers have limits on how fast and how long they can pipette. Operating a manual pipette over a long shift leads to hand strain and less accurate volumes.
Even with an electronic multichannel pipette, repeatedly changing tips and pipetting across rows is time consuming, tiring, and error prone. Missed wells and mismatched volumes are hazards whenever liquid handling is performed by hand, even more so when technicians are tired or stressed.
Whether working in 96 well plates or utilizing the quadrant system for 384 well plates, the microPro 300 never makes an error. Whether it’s 5 in the morning or coming up on midnight, the speed, volume, and depth in the well remain precise and consistent. Custom programmed protocols offer prompts for non-pipetting steps, ensuring nothing is missed. Tip changes are a breeze, saving time and energy. Critical protocols move faster with less strain on lab staff, maximizing lab time without compromising quality or safety.
Work at a Distance
With compact footprint and true portability, the microPro 300 fits comfortably in a biological safety cabinet without wasting valuable workspace. Thanks to a wireless connection with the iPad interface, the pipettor can be programmed from a distance. Researchers and technicians can program liquid handling steps comfortably from outside a hood or safety cabinet, reducing the need for direct interactions with potentially hazardous viral samples.
The iPad interface offers numerous advantages in complex work environments. Technicians can add non-pipetting prompts to the microPro 300’s custom protocols, ensuring that every lab member performs the most recent protocol accurately every time, even in fast paced environments. Custom protocols can be programmed or adjusted without removing the pipettor from the biosafety cabinet, allowing researchers to work from their desk when customizing in the Avidien app’s intuitive simulation mode.
Speedy and Safe
The novel coronavirus is presenting researchers and medical labs with the challenge of high volume, rapid work that demands both accuracy and safety. Semi-automated pipetting reduces strain on lab workers while increasing sample processing capacity and speed. With an intuitive remote interface and highly customizable programming, the microPro 300 keeps protocols consistent even when performed at a distance. Get more done, keep standards high, and protect lab staff with Avidien.
We’re Here for You
Defeating COVID-19 will take teamwork and Avidien is ready to serve your team. The microPro 300 is in stock and ready to ship. Our highly trained staff is on call for virtual setup and support when face to face installations are not possible. Contact us today to learn how we can assist you in the fight against COVID-19.
Is your lab in need of new biological research techniques and diagnostic demand requirements for your COVID-19 testing? The microPro 300 and its staff are here to help you fast track samples in a speedy and safe manner.
Take the microPro 300 for a test drive in your lab today by requesting a Free Trial Offer.