Lab automation software AltoStar®

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The AltoStar® Connect software is used to operate the AltoStar® Automation System AM16. The user of the AltoStar® Connect software must be trained to operate the AltoStar® Connect software together with the AltoStar® AM16 instrument and the reagents, which are provided by altona Diagnostics GmbH for use with the AltoStar® system. Key features Time-saving state-of-the-art application software Loading dialogue guides through each loading step to ensure completeness of setup procedure Can be connected to one or several real-time PCR instruments Automatic programming of connected real-time PCR instruments Bidirectional LIMS interface / lab integration Import of sample information and worklist Export of results data Data import via barcode reader or via LIMS Predefined purification protocols Automated selection of controls and standards WORKFLOW Purification • Input samples and PCR assays assignements or import all information from LIMS – Create run • Preparation / pretreatment of samples —> Start purification – Load reagents and samples • Sample purification results – Purification run results are saved in the AltoStar® Connect SW • Unload reagents and samples after purification PCR setup • Prepare reagents (thawed, mixed, centrifuged) and samples (elution plate) • Prepare material required for the subsequent PCR run (PCR plate sealing foil, heat sealer, CFX96™ Deep Well Dx System) • Start PCR Setup run —> System now performs the PCR setup automatically • PCR setup run results are saved in the AltoStar® Connect SW PCR and analysis • After a PCR setup run a PCR setup report (pdf file), a file for the LIMS and a cycler file are created