Sample preparation workbench
Aurora Instruments

The VERSA automated nucleic acid preparation workstation and VERSAware software have been specifically designed to easily automate commercially-available extraction kits (both magnetic bead and vacuum manifold techniques) and industry recognized nucleic acid extraction protocols. This flexibility allows researchers interested in creating their own nucleic acid preparation protocols to continue to use their own customized protocols without interruption.

In addition to automating nucleic acid isolation, nucleic acid purification and PCR preparation applications, this system can also be programmed to carry out general liquid- handling tasks, such as: serial dilution, cherry picking, plate reformatting and plate replication. The VERSA Mini NAP/PCR workstation, when housed in an appropriate bio-safety cabinet, can be utilized to handle BSL-2 and BSL-3 agents, reducing the risk of iatrogenic infections to laboratory workers. Aurora's bio-safety cabinets are available with HEPA filtration and UV irradiation capabilities. This optional accessory is designed to maximally prevent cross-contamination.