Automatic manipulation of microlitre volumes of liquid reagents
- 1 January 1987
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Journal of Physics E: Scientific Instruments
- Vol. 20 (1) , 22-26
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0022-3735/20/1/003
Abstract
An automatic reagent manipulating system (ARMS) for measuring, dispensing and mixing microlitre volumes of liquid reagents to react at ambient temperatures is described, for use mainly in the life science laboratory. The necessary attributes of such a system are outlined and an account is provided of the ARMS components-a reagent handling device, a liquid dispenser and a control module. The operation of the system is described and reference is made to its use in automating the Sanger DNA sequencing reactions. In conclusion, the potential of the ARMS for use in other molecular biology and biotechnology laboratory protocols is mentioned.Keywords
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