High-throughput UV and fluorescence quantification

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences has introduced fully automated UV and fluorescence-based nucleic acid quantification on its Biomek i-Series workstations. Integrating the eviDense UV Photometer and eviFluor Duo fluorometer directly onto the deck, laboratories can measure nucleic acid concentration and purity (260/280 and 260/230 nm) and perform fluorometric assays without manual intervention.

The system combines liquid handling automation with real-time absorbance and fluorescence detection, enabling researchers to quantify nucleic acids from purified or complex samples with minimal sample loss. Non-destructive analysis allows immediate downstream processing or recovery, while fluorometric measurements of 96 samples can be completed in just 20 minutes.

This integration streamlines workflows for NGS library preparation, extraction, and other molecular biology applications, reducing hands-on time and eliminating variability associated with manual pipetting and measurement. Both UV and fluorescence detection operate seamlessly within the automated platform, supporting reproducible, high-quality data for genomics, drug discovery, and research laboratories.

By merging high-precision optics with automated liquid handling, Beckman Coulter is helping labs increase throughput, reliability, and workflow efficiency - all while ensuring sample integrity and measurement consistency.

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