HM-TQ04 Compact Nucleic Acid Extractor

Product Introduction

The HM-TQ04 from HM Instruments is the most compact member of the HM-TQ nucleic acid extractor series, designed specifically for point-of-care testing, community health clinics, and field-deployable molecular diagnostics. Weighing only 4 kg with dimensions of 251×234×234 mm, it can operate on any benchtop or portable workstation. Despite its small footprint, the HM-TQ04 delivers automated magnetic bead-based nucleic acid extraction with the same open reagent platform as larger models, supporting extraction kits from any manufacturer. The intuitive button-controlled interface with LED status indicators eliminates the need for touchscreen operation, making it ideal for environments where glove use or limited training is a concern. Built-in UV disinfection ensures contamination-free operation between runs. Learn more about HM Instruments nucleic acid extractor brand advantages.

Applications

• Point-of-care molecular diagnostics — rapid infectious disease testing in community clinics

• Field epidemiology — portable pathogen detection during outbreak investigations

• Small laboratory testing — veterinary clinics, dental labs, and small food testing facilities

• Teaching laboratories — affordable nucleic acid extraction for university training programs

• Remote area testing — mobile health units and resource-limited healthcare settings

Functional Performance

1. 4-channel simultaneous processing — up to 4 samples per batch in approximately 20 minutes

2. Button-controlled operation with LED indicators — no touchscreen required, glove-friendly interface

3. USB and Type-C dual connectivity — data export and peripheral device connection for lab integration

4. 30–1000 μl processing volume — accommodates blood, swab, and saliva samples

5. Built-in UV disinfection — prevents cross-contamination between sequential extraction runs

6. Open reagent platform — compatible with magnetic bead kits from any manufacturer

7. Natural convection cooling — zero fan noise for quiet laboratory environments

8. Compact 251×234×234 mm footprint — fits any benchtop or portable workstation

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