HM-TQ16 Automated Nucleic Acid Extractor

Product Introduction

The HM-TQ16 from HM Instruments bridges the gap between compact point-of-care systems and high-throughput laboratory platforms. With 16 simultaneous channels and a 7-inch Android touchscreen, it delivers automated magnetic bead-based nucleic acid extraction for medium-volume laboratories processing 10–50 samples daily. The standout feature is its protocol storage capacity of over 10,000 programs — the largest in its class — enabling laboratories to maintain an extensive library of optimized extraction methods for different sample types and downstream applications. The open reagent platform supports kits from any manufacturer, while CV below 5% ensures reliable inter-well consistency for quantitative PCR and routine molecular diagnostics. Learn more about nucleic acid extractor technical specifications.

Applications

• Clinical molecular diagnostics — routine infectious disease PCR and viral load monitoring
• University research laboratories — genomics, transcriptomics, and microbial identification
• Food safety testing — pathogen screening in food processing quality control
• Veterinary diagnostics — animal disease surveillance in regional laboratories
• Pharmaceutical quality control — raw material and environmental monitoring in GMP facilities

Functional Performance

1. 16-channel simultaneous extraction — 16 samples per batch in 10–30 minutes
2. 7-inch Android LCD touchscreen — intuitive interface with bilingual Chinese/English support
3. 10,000+ program storage — largest protocol library in its class for diverse sample types
4. Magnetic bead recovery >98% — maximizing nucleic acid yield from every sample
5. CV<5% inter-well consistency — reliable for quantitative PCR and routine diagnostics
6. Open reagent platform — compatible with any magnetic bead-based extraction kit
7. UV disinfection — built-in sterilization preventing cross-contamination between runs
8. 30–1000 μl processing volume — covers blood, swab, saliva, and tissue samples
9. USB port — protocol backup and data export for laboratory records
10. 16 magnetic rods — one dedicated rod per channel for consistent extraction performance

Main Parameters

Technical Parameters

Expert Review

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