AUTOMATED METABOLITE EXTRACTION SYSTEM
The world’s first fully automated metabolite extraction system.
System Overview.
In late 2013 Labman delivered the world’s first fully automated metabolite extraction system to a large research institute in the USA. The system automatically processes samples from leaf through to phase separated extract in GC vials, ready for analysis. The system is used for the preparation of plant tissues and subsequent polar and non-polar metabolite extraction assays. Samples are produced ready for analysis on LC-MS or GC-MS instruments. The process is complex and laborious to undertake manually.
Key Features.
Plant grinding and feeding
Plant grinding and feeding
Sonication
Sonication
Nitrogen Drier
Sample concentration with Nitrogen drier
Centrifuge
Centrifugation up to 5000g
Mixing
Mix at up to 300rpm
Sample Incubation
Incubate samples up to 70C
Multiple Reservoirs
Dispense liquid from any one of 10 solvent reservoirs
Range of Dispense Volumes
Dispense volume range 30ul to 20ml
Subsampling
Subsampling
