Sample Preparation Unit

All the Smiths Detection Diagnostics systems have the benefit of a disposable preparation unit for samples, a breakthrough in technology and processing.
The SPU includes all the chemicals needed to extract and purify DNA or RNA and can be stored at room temperature.
One cartridge accepts any sample, ensuring wide suitability.
Any test can be carried out on the one cartridge, giving total flexibility.
And there is no instrument set-up, which means non-experts can run all tests.

To conduct a test the user inserts a reagent pack for the suspected disease into the SPU. The sample is introduced and the SPU is placed on to a vacant station on the instrument. The user presses “start” on the touch screen and all sample preparation and analysis is carried out automatically.

The key advantage of the system: Once the sample is introduced, no further operator intervention is required.

Running a test on the SPU is simplicity itself. 

One cartridge/any sample

Benefits:
Only one SPU required.
Reduces stock holding requirement for the user
Increases production volume cost benefits
Total flexibility

One cartridge - any test

Benefits:
Only one SPU type required.
Reduces stock holding requirement for the hospital
Facilitates introduction of new assays

No instrument set-up

Benefits
Allows test to be run by non molecular biologists
Facilitates introduction of new assays
Prevents running of out-of-date assays