AP22 IF ELITE is an automatic processor for ELISA and IFA methods. The instrument is capable of processing 2 ELISA microplates with 8 in-line tests or 16 IFA slides; in addition to the ELISA process, it is able to carry out sample predilution, sample and reagent dispensing, incubation and washing of IFA slides.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ELISA Technical Features
ELISA Dilution Cups - 110 positions
Removable Trays - modular trays for calibrators, controls, and reagents for 8 methods in line
Microplates - 2 standard plates (12 x 8 wells) incubated at room temperature or from 36° to 45°C
Shaker - Microplate shaker (optional)
Liquid Handling - 1 needle for dilution and dispensing, the second for washing the wells of the slides
Sample Dispensing Time - 11s with 2ml of wash
Microplate Washing - 2 manifolds with 8 needles, one for dispensing and the other for aspiration; residual volume <3µl
Wash Buffer - 2 wash buffers for ELISA microplates in external tanks with level sensors
Washing Accuracy - CV <5% with 300 µl
Reading System - 8 independent photometric channels for mono or bicromatic reading
Interference Filters - 2 precision filters (450 and 630 nm); another 2 on request (4 filters max; 400-700 nm)
Reading Accuracy - Reading from 0.000 to 3.000 OD; inaccuracy ± 1% from 0.000 to 1.500 OD ± 2% from 1.500 to 3.000 OD
IFA Technical Features
Liquid Handling - 2 needles: one for dilution and dispensing, the other for slide washing
Sample Dispensing Time - 11s with 2 ml of wash
Slide Process Time - 30 minutes to dispense or wash 16 slides with 12 wells