Biotage® Extrahera™ SLE and SPE Automation System

Biotage® Extrahera™ is a powerful, user friendly automation system for Supported Liquid Extraction (SLE) and Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) based methods, in plate or column formats.

Extrahera is a brand new system for analytical professionals. It is a compact eight channel automation instrument, designed for speed, flexibility and with end user operation in mind. Combined with our applications and innovative range of sample preparation consumables, it is the solution for your analytical needs. The system processes a full standard SPE plate method in less than 30 minutes including sample pre-treatment, conditioning, equilibration, load, wash and elution steps – even when using volatile and low surface tension solvents. The unique dual format design ensures that Extrahera is an attractive option for analytical laboratories – 96 well plate or column, you decide.

Analytical chemistry is a multi-step process, measurement being the final link in the chain. Sample preparation can often require multiple laborious and time-consuming manual steps, and as a consequence many laboratories find sample preparation limits their workflow. Even in the hands of the most skilled individual, the sample preparation process can be prone to errors which cannot be corrected even using advanced analytical MS systems. Extrahera eliminates these issues for you. The system’s dual format design enables you to switch from processing 96 well plates to 1, 3 or 6 mL columns in a matter of minutes.

Efficiency and Workplace Improvements

• Automation removes the workflow bottlenecks of sample preparation in your laboratory.
• Higher throughput lowers the cost per sample of your analysis.
• Improved data quality means less sample re-extractions and faster, higher quality results.
• Skilled analysts can be redeployed to other demanding tasks, such as data analysis.
• Safe and secure, the system prevents tampering of sample or extraction consumables whilst in process.
• The system’s efficient solvent use, means less exposure of your staff and the environment to harmful chemicals.
• Intelligent pipette tip reuse where appropriate, lowering your consumables costs.

Improved Data Quality

• Your samples are prepared in exactly the same way every time regardless of the liquid matrix.
• Elimination of analyst-to-analyst variation improves accuracy and precision compared to manual sample processing methods.
• The system design minimises the chance of cross contamination and false positives.

Biotage® Extrahera™ System Features

• An integral exhaust fan and enclosed processing area allows compact bench-top operation.
• Industry standard clear automation tips provide visibility at all times and lower costs vs. conductive tips.
• Positive pressure processing of your samples provides more reproducible flows and control.
• The four position carousel allows multiple elution positions for maximum flexibility during method development.
• Create and control your methods and processing via the solvent resistant touch screen.
• A dual gas inlet allows you to process your samples according to your laboratory requirements.
• The plate lifter prevents cross talk during all stages of sample processing.

Find Out More

Visit the website or contact your local dealer. A short demonstration video can be found here.