FAQ-1240
Do the foils sealing the EZ1 Reagent Cartridges have to be manually removed prior to loading the robot?
No, prefilled Reagent Cartridges can be loaded onto the BioRobot EZ1 with their seals. During operation of the instrument, the piercing unit, a row of 6 metal spikes located behind the tip adapters, will puncture the foil of the cartridges, thereby exposing the reagents.
Related products
EZ1&2 Virus Mini Kit v2.0
The EZ1&2 Virus Mini Kit v2.0 provides a fully automated procedure for simultaneous purification of viral DNA and RNA from serum, plasma, CSF, urine, respiratory samples, and other cell-free body fluids for sensitive analytical detection in downstream assays. The kit provides optimized binding conditions for more robust and reproducible capture of nucleic acids, and improved wash conditions for higher analytical sensitivity in downstream assays.
The EZ1 DSP Virus Kit is also available for viral nucleic acid purification for in vitro diagnostics (not available in all countries).
The EZ1&2 Virus Mini Kit v2.0 is automated with the EZ2 Connect (1–24 samples per run). This kit can also be used with the EZ1 Advanced XL (1–14 samples per run).
EZ1&2 DNA Investigator Kit
Please note: The EZ1 DNA Investigator Kit was renamed to EZ1&2 DNA Investigator Kit in autumn 2021. For more detailed information about this and other product changes please click here.
The EZ1&2 DNA Investigator Kit reproducibly automates purification of genomic DNA from reference and casework samples in human identity testing. The kit can be used with the EZ2 Connect Fx (1-24 samples), EZ1 Advanced XL (1–14 samples per run), EZ1 Advanced (1–6 samples per run), and BioRobot EZ1 (1–6 samples per run) instruments. Purification is fast and efficient. Purified DNA performs well in downstream analyses with high signal-to-noise ratios, such as quantitative PCR and STR analysis.
The EZ2 Connect Fx features cardless protocols, expanded applications and remote connectivity options. Click here to learn more about the EZ2 Connect Fx, or contact your sales representative to discover how you can get an EZ2 Connect Fx for your lab.
EZ1&2 RNA Tissue Mini Kit
The EZ1&2 RNA Tissue Mini Kit contains all required reagents and labware for automated purification of total RNA from up to 10 mg standard tissue samples using magnetic particle technology. Reagents are supplied in prefilled and sealed reagent cartridges, which ensures speed and convenience in loading the instrument.
The EZ1&2 RNA Tissue Mini Kit is automated with the EZ2 Connect (1–24 samples per run). This kit can also be used with the EZ1 Advanced XL (1–14 samples per run).
EZ1&2 DNA Tissue Kit
The EZ1&2 DNA Tissue Kit contain all required reagents and labware for rapid, automated purification of DNA from up to 40 mg tissue samples using magnetic-particle technology. Reagents are supplied in prefilled and sealed reagent cartridges, which ensures speed and convenience in loading the instrument.
Protocols for automated purification of genomic DNA from a wide range of sample types using the EZ1&2 DNA Tissue Kit are provided in the handbook. These include buccal cells, cultured cells, dried blood and paraffin-embedded tissue sections.
The EZ1&2 DNA Tissue Kit are automated with the EZ2 Connect (1-24 samples per run). These kits can also be used with the EZ1 Advanced XL (1–14 samples per run).
EZ1&2 DNA Blood Kits
EZ1&2 DNA Blood Kits contain all required reagents and labware for rapid, automated purification of DNA from 200-350 μl whole blood samples or buffy coat samples using magnetic-particle technology. Reagents are supplied in prefilled and sealed reagent cartridges, which ensures speed and convenience in loading the instrument.
EZ1&2 DNA Blood Kits are automated with the EZ2 Connect (1-24 samples per run). These kits can also be used with the EZ1 Advanced XL (1–14 samples per run).