New automated DNA extraction

By  Mathias Welsche, Eurofins GeneScan, Germany and  Edwin Pearce Smith, Eurofins GeneScan, USA

Extracting DNA from food, feed, seed or plant material is Often the most significant bottle neck in the analytical process. Overcoming this limitation is critical for periods of high sample throughput with extreme time Pressures (eg planting and harvesting seasons) - And When triggered by food, feed and seed Scandals: such as the occurrence f non-approved genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the supply chain.

Customer demands for fast analysis of large numbers of individual seeds or plants, for Example in trait purity testing, can only be served by automated high throughput DNA extraction solutions.

Due to inhibitory substances, DNA extraction from plant material requires different purification steps Optimised for each matrix. Simplifying manual protocols to speed up analysis is Usually NOT POSSIBLE without loss of quality. Automation, HOWEVER, Makes It Possible to perform sophisticated DNA extractions for many samples in parallel.

Even during periods of peak demand, short turnaround times can THUS BE Reliably guaranteed - and still at moderate costs. Further More, Automation Reduces hands-on steps, Which Ensures consistent high quality analysis and method reproducibility and comparability Increases of results from different sites worldwide.

Eurofins GeneScan in Germany and the USA have already Implemented automated DNA extraction for several sample matrices in Their Laboratories. Additionally, method development and high throughput DNA extraction services are Offered by Eurofins GeneScan.

The new Automated DNA extraction Enables Eurofins GeneScan to guarantee reliable quality and turnaround time even in times of peak sample volumes.

Contact:  dna@eurofins.com