QIAxcel Advanced System

便利的DNA片段和RNA分析

Features

  • 快速分析多达96个样本,无需人工介入
  • 采用安全、操作简单的即用型预制胶
  • 可检测到浓度低至0.1 ng/µl的核酸,结果可靠
  • 标准化、准确的分析,分辨率可达3–5 bp
  • 界面友好的分析软件,支持21 CFR part 11规章
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QIAxcel Advanced Instrument

Cat. No. / ID: 9001941

Capillary electrophoresis device: includes computer, QIAxcel ScreenGel Software, and 1-year warranty on parts and labor
InstrumentSoftwareProduct
QIAxcel Advanced
QIAxcel ScreenGel Software
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PrioPLUS

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Product Details

新颖的QIAxcel Advanced体系取代了传统的、费力的DNA和RNA胶分析,流线式工作流程,节省时间。QIAxcel Advanced体系是灵敏的、高分辨率的毛细管电泳系统,每次能全自动分析多达96个样本。可在3分钟内完成12个样本的DNA片段分析。即用型预制胶分析96个样本,使用最少的转运时间,减少手动操作的错误,无需繁琐的制胶过程。界面友好的QIAxcel ScreenGel软件简化了分析和数据采集。

Performance

简化的工作流程

QIAxcel Advanced体系无需平板胶分析过程,加快了DNA和RNA分析流程,并且简化了整个样本纯化和分析过程(参见" Streamlined workflow")。配合经验证的QIAGEN终点PCR试剂盒,QIAxcel Advanced体系提供一体化的、预先测试的方案,用于可靠地分析PCR片段,重复性好并有效的节省时间和经费。

一个仪器,多种应用

QIAxcel Advanced体系是多重电泳系统,适合多种应用。预设的方法配合相应的预制胶,可分离和分析多种核酸,包括单个和多重PCR片段、限制性内切酶消化的DNA、总RNA和cRNA。用于基因分型时,与传统的琼脂糖凝胶电泳相比,QIAxcel Advanced体系能够更加准确和灵敏的检测(参见" Accurate, high-throughput genotyping of bacteria")。QIAxcel Advanced体系的高通量能力使其非常适合使用96孔纯化技术的实验室,需要一个快速的解决方案用于进行质量控制(参见" Analysis of purified RNA")。不同于其他只能同时处理12个样本的仪器,QIAxcel Advanced体系能够同时处理96个样本,而无需手工介入。

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Principle

QIAxcel Advanced系统包括一系列激光二极管和内置QIAxcel预制胶卡夹的微光采集器。片段在胶中移动的过程中毛细管旁路激发并检测信号,信号通过光电倍增管传至可进行数据分析的QIAxcel ScreenGel软件(参见" Sample separation process")。

QIAxcel Advanced体系可进行高灵敏度的检测,即使分析低浓度核酸也可获得可靠的结果。小于0.5 kb的片段分辨率为3–5 bp,相比平板胶法QIAxcel Advanced体系确保更高的精确度,同时提供更可靠的数据分析。每次分析样本消耗量少于0.1 μl,为下游应用节约了珍惜样本。全自动上样和自控组件将接触如溴化乙锭等危险化学品的风险率降至最低(参见" Ready-to-run gel cartridges")。

一系列QIAxcel Kits适合多种下游应用,满足不同的分辨率和速度需求(见表)。

QIAxcel Kits
QIAxcel Kit 被分析物 片段范围 100 bp – 500 bp* 500 bp – 1 kb* 1 kb – 5 kb* 5 kb – 10 kb* 运行时间/12个样本†
QIAxcel DNA High Resolution Kit DNA 15 bp – 10 kb 3–5 bp 50 bp 200–500 bp 1–1.5 kb 7–20 min
QIAxcel DNA Screening Kit DNA 15 bp – 5 kb 20–50 bp 50–100 bp 500 bp 5 min
QIAxcel DNA Fast Analysis Kit DNA 15 bp – 3 kb 50–100 bp 100–250 bp 250 bp – 1 kb‡ 3–5 min
QIAxcel RNA QC Kit v2.0 RNA 15 b – 6 kb 10 min
* 最高分辨率. 运行时间取决于使用的方法 在1–3 kb之间最好的分辨率。
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Procedure

QIAxcel Advanced体系只需简单的几步操作:预制胶卡夹、预装的缓冲液槽及装载有样本的96孔板或PCR管或联管、选择分离方法。无需冗长的制胶及用户培训,简化了日常工作的整个流程。运行开始几分钟内,会在电脑屏幕上实时出现第一个结果(参见" Reduced run times")。

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Applications

QIAxcel Advanced体系提供多种优化的应用,非常适合学术研究以及药学、生物技术和生物化学实验室。预设的方法配合相应的预制胶,可分离和分析多种核酸,包括单个和多重PCR片段、限制性内切酶消化的DNA、合成的寡聚核苷酸、总RNA和cRNA。

Software

QIAxcel ScreenGel软件,更加方便

QIAxcel ScreenGel软件专为QIAxcel Advanced体系设计,是功能强大、界面友好的软件,用于数据采集和分析。可通过电泳图谱和胶图两种方式查看数据,交互式工具简化了分析,便于快速解释数据。可单独或同时查看结果,用于对比样本或数据。对于多个数据进行一体化的分析方式简化了评估过程,独特的数学计算法则可以表格形式显示各种峰的特性,包括峰的数目、高度、宽度和每个峰的面积。可简单生成数据对比报表,保存并输出满足需要的文档(参见" Simplified and standardized data collection and analysis")。

易于安装和启动

Process Wizard简化了实验启动过程(参见" Easy-to-use software features")。这一方便的特性可引导安装、获得较好的运行参数和选择DNA大小标记。也包含试剂的批号信息。只需单击几下鼠标即可选择样本,且运行检查也很容易。

 支持21 CFR Part 11 compliance

QIAxcel ScreenGel软件支持21 CFR Part 11规章的技术要求。安全特性包括:

  • 输入密码登陆,防止未授权访问和数据处理
  • 审查跟踪配置文件和系统事件
  • 自动保存和存档写保护的原始数据
  • 安全的用户管理

不同的用户配置文件均可(Routine、Basic、Advanced和Admin),且密码保护(需用户登陆)提高安全性。简单的检索界面,用户无需培训,对于没有经验的使用者该软件特别具备吸引力。

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Services

Have your throughput demands increased? Do you want to expand your application range or further streamline workflows? Do you need to manage more complex samples? Do you need improved connectivity?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then QIAGEN’s trade-in/trade-up program is just right for you!

QIAGEN makes it easy to keep up to speed with the latest automation and sample processing technologies. Simply exchange an old instrument for a new one. Improve your efficiency by trading in a competitor instrument or trading up with an older QIAGEN instrument.

Learn more about trade-in/trade-up opportunities.

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Service Plans

QIAxcel Advanced System PRV-2

Cat. No. / ID: 9002874

Instrument and service agreement package: workstation for automated capillary electrophoresis, notebook computer and QIAxcel software; includes installation, application training and two inspection service visits. One-year warranty on labor and parts are also included. Instrument is serviced at our Regional Repair Center.
QIAxcel Advanced, PrioPLUS, no PM

Cat. No. / ID: 9002200

Instrument and service agreement package: workstation for automated capillary electrophoresis, notebook computer and QIAxcel software; includes installation, application training and Full Agreement for three years. Instrument repaired in Regional Repair Center with cost of labor, shipping and parts covered. Does not include preventive maintenance.
QIAxcel, Full Agreement

Cat. No. / ID: 9242699

Instrument repair service for the QIAxcel at regional repair center. Shipping, labor and parts included during the Full Agreement period. Loaner instrument provided within 2–3 business days. Instrument repair turnaround time of 7–10 business days. Includes one on-site Preventive Maintenance or Inspection Service during the Full Agreement period.
QIAxcel Advanced, Core Agreement

Cat. No. / ID: 9245252

One-time QIAxcel Advanced instrument repair performed at a regional repair center including shipping, labor, and spare parts for a period of one year. Instrument repair turnaround time of 7–10 business days. Includes one on-site Preventive Maintenance or Inspection Service and a 10% discount on additional repair service during the Core Agreement period.
QIAxcel, Preventive Subscription

Cat. No. / ID: 9241224A

One on-site Preventive Maintenance or Inspection Service visit for the QIAxcel, including travel, labor and parts. Includes a 10% discount on repair services during the Preventive Subscription period.

Resources

试剂盒操作手册 (8)
For calibration of signal intensity
For optimal DNA size determination
For optimal RNA fragment size determination
For automated quantitative and qualitative RNA analysis using the QIAxcel and QIAxcel Advanced instruments
For automated analysis of DNA fragments using the QIAxcel and QIAxcel Advanced instruments
For optimal use of the QIAxcel Gel Cartridges
操作软件 (4)
This release includes the first version of QIAxcel ScreenGel NGS Profiles. These profiles are intended to be used to run and analyze reactions of GeneRead QIAact AIT and BRCA 1/2 panels using the QIAxcel instrument and QIAxcel ScreenGel 1.5 Software. These profiles are composed of an Process Profile, Analysis Profile, Distribution Profile, and Report/Export Profile.
This software may only be downloaded by registered users with a valid QIAxcel ScreenGel Software license. If you do not have a valid software license, contact your QIAGEN sales representative.
These profiles are intended to be used to run and analyze samples together with the QX DNA Size Marker Large-Fragment Kit (SAP 929710) on the QIAxcel instrument and QIAxcel ScreenGel 1.6 Software.
产品介绍与指南 (9)
A protocol for evaluation of samples for next-generation sequencing on the QIAGEN GeneReader platform using the QIAxcel Advanced Instrument and ScreenGel software version 1.5 of higher
For evaluation of samples for next-generation sequencing (NGS) on the QIAGEN GeneReader platform using ScreenGel Software version 1.5 or higher
For evaluation of samples for next-generation sequencing (NGS) on the QIAGEN GeneReader instrument
A protocol for evaluating quality of RNA samples using the QIAxcel Advanced Instrument and ScreenGel software version 1.3 or higher
Addressing critical factors and new solutions

For analysis and typing of PCR products from different HLA loci using the QIAxcel Advanced and the Helmberg-SCORE software

其他资源 (8)

Method file for use with QIAxcel ScreenGel Software
 
 

Alignment marker file QX15/600 bp - English (XAM)
Method file for use with BioCalculator Software
Method file for use with BioCalculator Software
Method file for use with QIAxcel ScreenGel Software
Method file for use with QIAxcel ScreenGel Software
Process Profile and Method file for use with QIAxcel ScreenGel Software
Method file for use with BioCalculator Software
应用说明 (33)
The QIAxcel System was successfully used to detect DNA derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) at a level suitable for GMO testing according to EU standards.
安全数据表 (1)
Download Safety Data Sheets for QIAGEN product components.
用户使用手册 (1)
For use with QIAxcel Advanced instruments and QIAxcel ScreenGel Software version 1.6
仪器技术参数 (2)

For easy upgrade of QIAxcel ScreenGel Software Version 1.6.

QIAxcel® Advanced System and 21 CFR Part 11 Regulations
白皮书 (3)
This study demonstrates that the QIAxcel Advanced capillary electrophoresis system in combination with the QIAxpert UV/Vis spectrophotometer can cover the comprehensive assessment of key quality parameters of nucleic acid samples.

FAQ

If a different method is used with the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced, does a new reference marker table need to be created?

Yes, if a different method is used with the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced, a new reference marker table needs to be created because of different relative migration time.

Please follow the instructions described in the manual and run the DNA marker and the Calibration marker with the new method.

FAQ ID -1857
When running RNA samples using the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced, are there any special things to consider?

When running RNA samples on the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced, the standard RNA denaturation process has to be followed prior to running the sample.

  • Add an equal volume of QX RNA Denaturation buffer to your RNA sample and/or QX RNA size Marker.
  • Heat the solution at 70°C for 2 minutes on a heating block or in a PCR machine, then place on ice for 1 minute.
  • Bring the total sample volume to 10 μl using QX RNA Dilution Buffer and mix the solution by gently pipetting up and down a few times.
  • Analyze the samples immediately.
FAQ ID -1842
What to do if alignment marker and samples are migrating too slowly and the upper alignment marker does not appear on the gel- and/or electropherogram view with the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced?

Make sure the Gel Cartridge has been calibrated with the computer currently connected.  If not, please re-calibrate the Gel Cartridge.

Make sure the cartridge has equilibrated to room temperature (20°–25°C [68°– 77°F]) and stood upright in the cartridge stand for 20 min prior to use. Empty the buffer tray.

Wash the buffer tray in warm water and rinse thoroughly with deionized or reverse-osmosis water. Refill the buffer tray. Perform a control run with the alignment marker and bland samples (10 μl QX DNA Dilution Buffer). The marker bands should now appear within the chosen separation time.

FAQ ID -1833
How can any clogged capillaries be cleared for use with the QIAxcel System and QIAxcel Advanced?

 

Refer to Appendix D of the QIAxcel DNA Handbook for hot water soaking and gel droplet testing.  The handbook can be accessed by going to the Resources tab in the link below:

http://www.qiagen.com/products/catalog/automated-solutions/detection-and-analysis/qiaxcel-dna-kits#

 

 

FAQ ID -1838
Why does an intensity calibration of the gel cartridge for the QIAxcel System and QIAxcel Advanced need to be performed?

The intensity calibration procedure on the QIAxcel System and QIAxcel Advanced is performed to normalize the signal intensities across all 12 channels of the gel cartridge. This corrects for natural intensity reading variations between each capillary in the cartridge. A correction factor is determined and applied for every subsequent run performed with the cartridge.

FAQ ID -1824
Why does the Power LED not function with the QIAxcel or QIAxcel Advanced instrument plugged in and the main power switch turned on?

Unplug the QIAxcel or QIAxcel Advanced instrument and remove the fuse holder to verify that the fuses are good. If not, please replace the fuses (Cat No. 9241178 Fuse, 4A, 250VAC, QX). If this does not correct the problem, contact QIAGEN Technical Services.

FAQ ID -1851
What can be done if lower and upper alignment markers used with the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced are not aligned correctly?

If lower and upper alignment markers used with the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced are not aligned correctly, open the channel of the sample that was incorrectly aligned. Check whether any unexpected extra peaks have been detected or if the alignment marker peaks do have any “shoulders” that are detected as separate peaks. Delete any extra peaks if necessary and re-analyze your data.

FAQ ID -1834
If a different DNA size and/or alignment marker is to be used with the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced, does the Gel Cartridge need to be recalibrated?

The Gel Cartridge does not need to be recalibrated when using a new alignment marker and/or DNA size marker with the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced. Calibration is required only once, i.e. when the first cartridge is run or when the cartridge is used on a different QIAxcel system than the one it has been calibrated on, or when using a different PC than the one used to calibrate initially.

FAQ ID -1858
What is the QIAxcel Advanced System?

The revolutionary QIAxcel Advanced System replaces traditional, labor-intensive gel analysis of DNA and RNA.

  • Rapid analysis of up to 96 samples without manual intervention
  • Safety and convenience with ready-to-use gel cartridges
  • Robust results for nucleic acid concentrations as low as 0.1 ng/ul
  • Standardized and accurate analysis with a resolution down to 3-5 bp
  • User-friendly analysis software that supports 21 CFR Part 11 compliance

 

See:  http://www.qiagen.com/Knowledge-and-Support/Videos-and-Virtual-Demos/Assay-Demos/QIAxcelAdvancedDemo/  for a virtual demonstration of the special software, features, and applications of the QIAxcel Advanced System.

 

FAQ ID -2650
Why do DNA samples appear in only a few channels when the alignment marker is working using the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced?

The working alignment marker is an indication that the cartridge channel is working well. DNA samples that do not appear in all channels of the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced may be caused by:

  1. Low sample volume (< 10 ul). The minimum required sample volume is 10 ul. 
  2. Trapped air bubble in the well. The air bubble must be removed. 
  3. High salt concentration in the sample. Dilute the sample with the QX DNA or RNA dilution buffer and rerun the sample.
FAQ ID -1844
Why are there no peaks in all channels during a run with the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced??

Verify that the Cartridge Purge Port label is removed. If it has been removed, verify that the alignment marker and samples are in the appropriate locations in the Buffer Tray and the 96-well Sample Tray used with the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced?.

FAQ ID -1847
Why is the alignment marker for the 1.8 kb fragment not visible when using the 25 bp/1.8 kb DNA Size Marker together with the 15 bp/400 bp marker on the QIAxcel System and QIAxcel Advanced?

When using this specific marker combination with the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced, i.e. for STR analysis, the 1.8 kb fragment lies outside of the range of detectable fragments and does not show up on the electropherogram and/or the gel view image.

 

FAQ ID -1835
When should the N2 bottle used with the QIAxcel Advanced System be changed?

N2 cylinders on the QIAxcel Advanced should be changed when one or both low pressure warnings are shown in the "Status Information" panel.

The left panel of the screen in the "Process" environment is called the "Status Information" panel.  

"Pressure 1" status: OK/Low. OK indicates adequate pressure for the sample run. LOW indicates that the N2 pressure is sufficient for the current sample run; however, the N2 cylinder should be replaced once the run has finished.

"Pressure 2" status: OK/Low. OK indicates adequate pressure for the sample run. LOW indicates that the N2 pressure is insufficient for the current sample run and the analysis will not be performed. The N2 cylinder should be replaced.

FAQ ID -3001
How often should the solutions in the Buffer Tray for the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced be replaced?

The solutions used with the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced should not have to be changed for the life of the Gel Cartridge (based on the number of runs).  However, if any contamination is suspected, the Buffer Tray should be cleaned and the buffers should be changed immediately.

FAQ ID -1840
How can drying out of the gel cartridge tips used on the QIAxcel System and QIAxcel Advanced be prevented?

If the gel cartridge tips for the QIAxcel System and QIAxcel Advanced are in contact with air, the tips will dry out. There are 3 ways of preventing the tips from drying.

  1. Store the cartridge in the instrument with the instrument in the “Park” position. The washing solution (8 ml) covered with mineral oil must be in the “Park” position of the Solution Tray. 
  2. Store the cartridge in the Cartridge Stand with enough mineral oil in the well of the Cartridge Stand to cover the capillary tips. The Cartridge Stand should only be used for short term storage, i.e. when changing cartridges during one working day. 
  3. Place the cartridge back into its packaging with the capillary tips gently inserted into the soft gel in the box.
FAQ ID -1823
What is the minimum sample volume required for the QIAxcel System and QIAxcel Advanced?

The minimum sample volume required for the QIAxcel System and QIAxcel Advanced is 10 ul to guarantee sample injection in each channel.

 

 

FAQ ID -1852
How can a clogged capillary channel be identified when running samples on the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced?

If one of the capillaries of the gel cartridge for the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced is clogged, the corresponding lane in the gel-view image is typically black.

 

FAQ ID -1836
Can the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced be connected to a network?

Yes, the QIAxcel System or QIAxcel Advanced can be connected to a local network.

FAQ ID -1862
Why are PCR bands relatively weak and "smearing" but the alignment marker bands are sharp when running samples on the QIAxcel System and QIAxcel Advanced?

High or very low salt concentration could lead to the described appearance when running samples on the QIAxcel System and QIAxcel Advanced. Make sure QX DNA Dilution buffer has been used to dilute your samples. Dilute your samples 1:2 in QX DNA Dilution buffer and re-analyze.

FAQ ID -1837