Micro Solutions / Life Science

Desktop nucleic acid extractor Libex

Automated nucleic acid extraction from 1–32 samples using magnetic particles

Product overview

Libex
Tianlong
China
GeneRotex / Libex / GeneFlex / Npex
Libex

Automated nucleic acid extraction from 1–32 samples using magnetic particles

with pre-filled reagents and control from a smartphone or microplate

Benchtop automated extractor for simultaneous nucleic acid extraction from 1–32 samples.

Libex automates lysis, particle binding, flushing and elution. Supports 96-well microplates and 6-strip tubes, local control and Android control over Wi-Fi, storage and editing protocols, UV disinfection and recovery after a power failure.

Performance 1-32, working volume 30-1000 μl, recommended sample 200 μl, the residue of magnetic particles ≤1%. The temperature of lysis and elution - from room to 120 °C; dimensions 435 × 440 × 445 mm, weight 31.5 kg, power 100-240 V.

Key figures

1–32

run-through

15 minutes

32 Sample Extraction (COVID)

≤1%

magnetism

31.5 kg

mass

Applications

Molecular diagnostics
Genetic identification and forensic examination
Biomedical research
Analysis of gene expression

Models and configurations

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Product details

Libex Desktop Extractor

compact

Control from a mobile device

Android app on Wi-Fi

Reliability of the result

Pre-filled magnetic particle sets require one step to start extraction
32 SARS-CoV-2 RNA samples are processed in about 15 minutes (time depends on the reagent)
Magnetic particles not more than 1%

Management and convenience

Two control options: the keyboard of the device or Android application over Wi-Fi
Storage of up to 15 programs in the device and more than 500 programs in the application
Flexible creation, editing and deletion of protocols

Contamination control

Built-in UV disinfection module
Control system for cross-contamination of samples
Recovery after power failure at the user's choice

Throughput

Throughput	1-32 sample
Workload	30–1000 μl
Recommended sample size	200 μl
Magnetic particle residue	≤1%

Temperature and consumables

Lysis and elution temperature	room-to-room 120°C
Compatible consumables	96-well microplates, 6-strip tubes
Processing regime	multimode, variable-speed mixing

Design and power supply

Controls	keyboard of the device; Android application on Wi-Fi
Connection	USB
Network connection	Wi-Fi
Weight	31.5 kg
Dimensions	435×440×445 mm (SH×G×V)
Power supply	AC 100–240 V, 50/60±1 Hz, 600 W
Operating temperature range	10–30 °C
Humidity	20–85 %

Reagents and consumables

NK extraction kits by magnetic particles (Pre-filled)

Pre-filled lysis, binding, flushing and elution reagents; compatible with 96-well microplates and 6-strip tubes

Related equipment types

Real-time PCR systems
Automatic stations for digging and setting PCR
Centrifuges
Freezers for storing samples

Classification

PCR and electrophoresis
Sequencing and genotyping
Automatic Extraction Stations of NK
Nucleic acid extraction
Equipment for molecular biology and genetics
Nucleic acid extraction
Automatic stations of magnetic separation
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