Biomarker Platform
Platform Overview
The DISCOVERY XT biomarker platform brings unprecedented automation, reproducibility, and productivity to immunohistochemisty (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) slide preparation and processing. The flexible platform and sophisticated detection and reagent systems will help you to accelerate the discovery of new targets, biomarkers, speed assay development, and target validation while quickly determining the toxicity of new drug candidates in the preclinical phase. The DISCOVERY XT biomarker platform holds over ninety patented technologies — automation by innovators, for innovators.
Structure
The DISCOVERY XT biomarker platform can be divided into three main modules:
- Staining
- Automated fluidics
- Waste
Each module works flawlessly together with the others to automate all slide processing steps—from baking through staining. The seamless integration of each module in this system allows for increased thoughput with rapid turnaround times. Each module maintains individual functionality while being commanded from a single center. This ease of automation grants walk-away convenience and operational simplicity.
Modules
The staining module creates an optimized environment for the automated preparation and processing of IHC, ISH, FISH, tissue, and DNA microarray applications. The automated fluidics module houses bulk solutions that are specifically formulated to enhance the kinetics and reproducibility of automated applications with the onboard bulk fluid capacity to process up to 90 slides. The waste module consists of two easy-empty containers with independent level sensing which has a capacity for walkaway operation.
