Automated DNA purification and amplification from blood-stained cards using a robotic workstation
Belgrader, P.; Del Rio, S.A.; Turner, K.A.; Marino, M.A.; Weaver, K.R.; Williams, P.E.
Biotechniques 19(3): 426-432
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0736-6205 PMID: 7495556 Document Number: 453168
A new method for the purification of DNA on blood-stained cards was developed. This method was implemented into a high-throughput automated system using a Biomek 1000 robotic workstation. In addition, the processes of DNA purification and amplification were coupled into a completely automated and uninterrupted prototype system, and the resultant PCR products generated by this system were subjected to automated desalting for capillary electrophoresis analysis.