Cartridge - Thermo Scientific Applied Biosystems SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer User Manual

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Chapter 1 Product information
SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer consumables
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Cartridge

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The SeqStudio ™ Genetic Analyzer uses a 4-capillary, self-contained, replaceable
cartridge. The following cartridges are available:
Cartridge
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SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer
Cartridge (Cat. No. A33671)
SeqStudio ™ Genetic Analyzer
Cartridge v2 (Cat. No. A41331)
Each cartridge:
• Contains a capillary array, a polymer delivery system, polymer, and anode buffer.
See Figure 4 and Figure 5.
• Is shipped with an optical cover and an Integrated Capillary Protector. See
Figure 6.
• Has a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, which is used by the instrument
to track remaining usage and expiration.
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Figure 4 Parts of the cartridge
Universal polymer—Supplies polymer to the polymer delivery pump.
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Polymer delivery system—Pumps polymer into the capillary array.
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Anode buffer reservoir—Genetic Analysis running buffer to support electrophoresis.
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Optical detection window
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Cartridge track—To insert the cartridge into the instrument.
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Capillary array (cathode end)—Tips of the four capillaries that enable electrophoretic
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separation of fluorescent-labeled DNA fragments.
No. of injections No. of samples
125 injections
250 injections
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SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer Instrument and Software User Guide
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Storage
500 samples See Table 1 on
page 18
1,000 samples See Table 2 on
page 19
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