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Applied Biosystems - 7500 Fast Dx Real-Time PCR Instrument
Contact:

Applied Biosystems

850 Lincoln Centre Drive

Foster City, CA 94404

650-638-5800

www.appliedbiosystems.com
System Cost: $65,900
Analysis Cost: N/A
Survey Source: Vendor Supplied Information
General Description
The Applied Biosystems® 7500 Fast Dx Real-Time PCR Instrument is a real-time PCR instrument used in conjunction with FDA-cleared assays for diagnostic detection of genetic material. Available assays include the CDC's H1N1 flu virus and Dengue assays.
Technical Description
The Applied Biosystems® 7500 Fast Dx Real-Time PCR Instrument, with SDS v1.4 Software, is a 96-well, 5-color real-time PCR instrument available for in vitro diagnostic use in the laboratory that employs real-time TaqMan® polymerase chain reaction amplification of genes on a peltier-based thermocycling apparatus.
Notes:
This device is used by the DoD and CDC LRN laboratories for real-time PCR analysis.
Evaluation Criteria
THROUGHPUT:
  • Between 30 and 60 minutes for detection
  • Multiple samples, multiple tests/sample per run
  • 349-96 samples every 2 hours
  • The system could be adapted to a semi-automated system with some effort
  • Device or system is intended for multiple detection assays
  • 0-1 solutions, buffer, eluents, and/or reagents
  • 3 components
  • No set-up of the system is required
  • 3-5 steps are required for detection
LOGISTICS:
  • A day of training and technical skills are required
  • Approximately the size of a carry-on luggage suitcase
  • Between 25 and 50 kg
  • Wireless and wired connections are available
  • System or device has 110V electrical requirement
OPERATIONS:
  • Can be used from 25°C to 37°C
  • Components must be frozen (-20°C)
  • Performance is not influenced by relative humidity
  • Between 6 months and 1 year shelf life
  • 5-10 years expected life
  • Results can be viewed in real-time
  • The system is not capable of autonomy
  • The system software is closed and not available for modification
  • The system hardware is closed and not available for modification
DETECTION:
  • System currently has 510k clearance
  • System currently has FDA approval
  • Less than 50 µL
  • 1-100 CFU per mL
  • 1-100 PFU per mL
  • Manual kit not integrated with the system handles spore lysis
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