Laboratory Products 27 Taking the Strain out of Cancer Diagnostics


Rainin electronic pipettes are helping California-based Clarient Diagnostic Services, Inc to provide cancer diagnostic testing. Flow cytometry supervisor Brian Ngo explained: “Our laboratory uses flow cytometry to detect specific biomarkers that help to diagnose leukaemia, and this involves pipetting microlitre volumes of antibodies and samples. When you are doing a lot of pipetting, user comfort is very important and so we decided to invest in electronic, rather than manual, pipettes.”


“We looked at the various options available, and chose Rainin E4 XLS single channel pipettes because they are ergonomically designed and very easy to hold. They are also quite intuitive to use – changing the volume is very straightforward – with the benefit of a large LCD screen. There are advantages from a GLP perspective too, as the programmed volume ranges can be password protected – preventing them from being inadvertently altered – and particular features locked down or hidden. The pipettes are very dependable and, as they can operate accurately over a range of volumes – unlike the manual pipettes we were using before – we have been able to reduce the number of pipettes in the lab from over 100 to about 10, significantly decreasing our calibration costs.”


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High Throughput Chemistry in Microwave Vials


Asynt has announced new inserts for its DrySyn heating blocks enabling scientists to now conduct precise temperature controlled, stirred experiments in 0.5-2ml tapered, 2-5ml and 10-20ml microwave vials.


Available as an option for the DrySyn Parallel Synthesis Kit the new microwave vial inserts allow you to heat and stir up to 27 small scale reactions in parallel using any standard hotplate.


The DrySyn Parallel Synthesis kit enables clean, safe synthesis without the hazards or problems associated with silicon oil baths or heating mantles. With no messy oil, heat resistant handles, and a wide selection of simple-to-configure reaction inserts - DrySyn is the heating block system of choice for thousands of labs around the world. Offering better heating rates than an oil bath there is no need to change your chemistry either.


Durably constructed from chemically resistant, anodised aluminium, DrySyn heating blocks offer excellent heating performance to over 300ºC and can heat a reaction 25% faster than an oil bath. DrySyn heating blocks also offer a flexible, safe alternative to using heating mantles.


For further information on the comprehensive range of reaction formats compatible with DrySyn Parallel Synthesis kit please visit: www.asynt.com/product/drysyn-reaction-vial-inserts/.


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ADVERTORIAL Freezing and Cooling for the Highest Laboratory Standards


All of Liebherr’s research and laboratory fridges and freezers are expected to cope with stringent demands in the laboratory. Highly sensitive and explosive substances can be stored safely in Liebherr laboratory appliances. Innovative refrigeration technologies and a host of smart functions guarantee optimum storage conditions, with excellent temperature consistency. All appliances are designed to keep costs down, and to keep the amount of work involved in their operation and maintenance as low as possible, without compromising maximum safety. In addition, all systems comply with the relevant industry standards and statutory safety regulations.


The temperature can be precisely set to the required degree due to the menu-guided Profi electronics, which means that laboratory and medical products can be stored safely in an environment with very stable temperatures. Numerous alarm functions offer safeguards in the event of a fault.


Accurate electronic controls, a forced air cooling system and highly effective insulation work together to ensure outstanding energy efficiency. This ensures the operating costs are kept low and the footprint is smaller than comparable models.


Easy-to-remove containers mean that Liebherr’s appliance can be cleaned quickly and easily. The seemless inner liners are particularly easy-to- clean and facilitate optimum hygiene.


Reliability and safety in the laboratory sector


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Menu-guided Profi electronic controller with user-friendly text display for precise temperature setting


■ Visual and audible temperature-, door open- and power-failure alarms ■


Integrated 12 Volt battery maintains data-logger and alarm functions of the electronic controller in case of mains power failure


■ Integrated data-logger records alarm events and internal temperatures ■


Liebherr appliances are particularly durable and work reliably with almost no wear. To minimise downtime, only premium-quality, long-life components are used. For instance, compressors and condensers are designed to work highly efficiently for many years, and fans and relays are also virtually wear-free. Whether you are a large research institution or a small laboratory, the Liebherr range offers models that will suit every location and every purpose. Appliances with Profi electronics are perfect for the long-term storage of large quantities of sensitive substances, whereas Liebherr’s compact appliances, with Comfort electronics, are ideal for use where space is limited. Furthermore, a ten-year spare parts guarantee is offered.


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Infrared data transfer, RS 485 serial interface and volt-free contact for external temperature and alarm documentation


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