HM-TQ96 High-Throughput Nucleic Acid Extractor

Product Introduction

The HM-TQ96 is the flagship model of the HM-TQ nucleic acid extractor series from HM Instruments, designed for high-throughput reference laboratories, epidemic response centers, and large-scale diagnostic facilities that process hundreds of specimens daily. With 96 simultaneous channels, a single batch can process an entire microplate of samples in 15–40 minutes — making it the highest-throughput automated magnetic bead extraction system in the HM-TQ family.

The HM-TQ96 distinguishes itself with a three-layer contamination prevention system unique within the series: built-in UV disinfection, replaceable HEPA filtration capturing airborne particulates, and anti-pollution contact plates preventing liquid splash transfer between wells. This multi-layer defense is essential for laboratories handling infectious specimens during epidemic outbreaks where false-positive results from contamination have serious public health consequences. Temperature uniformity of ≤0.6°C across the full 96-well plate, combined with CV below 3%, ensures every position delivers extraction quality suitable for quantitative PCR and next-generation sequencing. See the technical FAQ for detailed specifications.

Applications

• Epidemic response — high-volume SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and emerging pathogen screening
• National reference laboratories — population-level surveillance and diagnostic confirmation
• Blood bank screening — nucleic acid testing for transfusion-transmissible infections
• Large-scale research projects — biobanking, GWAS, and population genomics studies
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing — batch release testing and environmental monitoring programs

Functional Performance

1. 96-channel simultaneous extraction — full microplate processing in 15–40 minutes
2. Three-layer contamination prevention — UV disinfection + HEPA filtration + anti-pollution contact plates
3. Temperature uniformity ≤0.6°C — consistent lysis and elution across all 96 positions
4. CV<3% precision — meets quantitative PCR and NGS library preparation requirements
5. 100-copy sensitivity >95% positive detection — validated for low-abundance target extraction
6. 10-inch color LCD — large touchscreen for complex protocol management
7. Program import/export — standardized protocol deployment across multi-instrument facilities
8. HEPA filtration — replaceable filter capturing airborne contaminants in high-throughput settings
9. Magnetic bead recovery >98% — maximizing yield from 96 simultaneous samples
10. Open reagent platform — compatible with any magnetic bead-based extraction kit

Main Parameters

Technical Parameters

Expert Review

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