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Rapid and accurate microbial identification using advanced genetic analyzer technology
Applied Biosystems genetic analyzers have long been trusted platforms for Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis using capillary electrophoresis. The SeqStudio family represents our latest generation of this proven technology, offering high-resolution sequencing performance with enhanced flexibility, connectivity, and ease-of-use. Built for modern laboratory environments, these instruments help improve workflow efficiency while maintaining the data quality required for regulated applications.
Designed for environmental monitoring and quality control laboratories, they enable predictable performance across varying throughput demands and help laboratories scale operations without sacrificing accuracy or compliance. By facilitating consistent sequencing results to help strengthen contamination investigations and documentation practices, SeqStudio platforms support root cause identification on demand and bolster confidence on demand for critical quality decisions.
Featured system: SeqStudio Flex Genetic Analyzer
The widely trusted Applied Biosystems SeqStudio Flex Genetic Analyzer is engineered to help deliver high-performance Sanger sequencing with flexibility, intuitive operation, advanced connectivity, and remote service support. Designed for regulated quality control and environmental monitoring laboratories, the SeqStudio Flex platform combines ease-of-use with the robust performance required for accurate, species-level microbial identification. With configurable throughput options and scalable capacity, the SeqStudio Flex Analyzer enables laboratories to establish a rapid microbial identification process that grows with operational demand.
High data quality and reproducible sequencing performance help minimize repeat testing and reduce workflow inefficiencies, supporting cost efficiency at scale. By enabling consistent, high-resolution results across a broad range of organisms, the SeqStudio Flex Analyzer can strengthen contamination investigations, enable root cause identification on demand, and bolster confidence on demand for critical quality and compliance decisions.
A platform for diverse needs
Bringing microbial identification in-house gives laboratories greater control over turnaround time, data quality, and contamination investigations. Rapid, on-site species-level identification enables faster development of risk mitigation strategies and helps reduce dependence on external testing services. For regulated quality control and environmental monitoring programs, in-house sequencing supports predictable workflows, stronger documentation, and confidence on demand.
The SeqStudio series of genetic analyzers offer flexible throughput options to align with laboratory demands. The SeqStudio QST Genetic Analyzer provides a low-throughput platform with fast turnaround, simplified operation, and a convenient cartridge-based workflow that streamlines setup and helps reduce variability. For laboratories with expanding or higher-volume needs, the SeqStudio Flex PA platform supports medium to high throughput testing and is available in both 8- and 24-capillary configurations. With high sample loading flexibility and built for dependable performance, the SeqStudio Flex Genetic Analyzer helps laboratories scale microbial identification programs efficiently while maintaining reliable, reproducible sequencing results. Together, these platforms enable predictable performance, reduce workflow bottlenecks, and support cost efficiency at scale.
Choose the system that’s right for you
SeqStudio QST
Easy-to-use, |
SeqStudio Flex PA Series
Easy-to-use, flexible, |
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Number of capillaries |
4 |
8 or 24 |
IDs/8 hours* |
10 |
6/22 |
IDs/24 hours* |
46 |
34/94 |
Sample format |
1 plate; 96-well plate; |
4 plates; 96- or 384- well plates; |
Software platform |
MSID 3.1 / 4.0 |
MSID 4.0 |
Supports 21 CFR Part 11 |
Yes |
Yes |
Library database |
Bacterial and fungal |
Bacterial and fungal |
Remote monitoring and data sharing |
Yes |
Yes |
Integrated remote troubleshooting tools |
No |
Yes |
Connectivity |
USB, ethernet ports, and |
USB, ethernet ports, and |
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*Includes sample preparation time of 3 hours
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