QIAamp Investigator BioRobot Kit

The QIAamp Investigator BioRobot Kit provides automated DNA purification from up to 96 samples (such as filters, casework or crime-scene samples, and blood) or up to 192 swabs on the BioRobot Universal System using proven QIAamp silica-membrane technology. The fully automated procedure on the BioRobot Universal System requires less than 3 hours, including bar code reading, sample tracking and complete process documentation, with no hands-on time during the run. The purified DNA performs well in downstream analyses, such as quantitative PCR and STR analysis, with high signal-to-noise ratios.

The QIAamp Investigator BioRobot Kit is suited for many applications, such as:

• Purification of DNA from forensic casework and database samples
• DNA purification from different trace samples (e.g., crime-scene)
• Routine analysis of reference samples

Efficient yields from trace casework samples

The automated procedure is highly efficient, providing high yields of DNA (see figure " Superior DNA yields"). The purified DNA performs well in downstream analyses, such as quantitative PCR and STR analysis (see figure " High-quality STR profiles"), with high signal-to-noise ratios. The kit provides high-quality DNA from 24 to 96 forensic samples in batches of 8 (see figure " High-quality DNA from a wide range of sample types").

The BioRobot Universal System together with the Application Pack, Investigator and the QIAamp Investigator Kit meet the demands of forensic laboratories with flexible, fully automated, standardized processing using proven QIAamp chemistry.

The robust purification procedure provides high process safety and helps to prevent cross-contamination. For increased convenience and flexibility, there is the option of walkaway sample lysis and DNA purification or, if required, lysis can be performed manually followed by walkaway purification of DNA. The fully automated procedure on the BioRobot Universal System requires less than 3 hours, including bar code reading, sample tracking and complete process documentation, with no hands-on time during the run.

The purification procedure of the QIAamp Investigator BioRobot Kit provides high-quality DNA from 24 to 96 forensic samples in batches of 8. Using the kit, the following samples can be processed together in a single run:

• Dried blood
• Surface swabs (e.g., blood, semen, saliva, and epithelial cells)
• Stains on fabric (e.g., blood- or saliva-stained fabrics)
• Cigarette butts and tobacco
• Chewing gum and envelopes