MP Biomedicals FastPrep-24 5G sample preparation system

The FastPrep-24 5G is part of the FastPrep family of sample preparation systems for the isolation and purification of high molecular weight genomic DNA, functional RNA and biologically active proteins, metabolites and other small molecules. Developed for difficult samples, the high-speed, benchtop reciprocating instrument utilises bead-beating technology to deliver complete and quantitative grinding, lysis and homogenisation for all types of biological samples.

The product’s enhanced, omnidirectional motion mechanically disrupts cells through the simultaneous impaction of lysing matrix particles, eliminating the need for chemicals, enzymes and detergents which can inhibit downstream processes. Samples include but are not limited to: all types of human, animal and plant tissues, including cultured cells; bacterial and fungal cells, including spores and oocytes; and environmental and metagenomic samples, including soil and faecal samples.

MP Biomedicals’ wide range of lysing matrix compositions is optimised by sample type, ready to use and certified nuclease-free. The company’s complete purification kits include all necessary buffers and the lysing matrix tubes. Eleven optional, interchangeable sample holders offer flexibility in throughput and sample size. Sample tube sizes of 2, 4.5, 15 and 50 mL allow processing under ambient or cryogenic conditions.

The sample preparation system delivers rapid, reproducible, high-yield extractions of fully intact, biologically functional macromolecules from any routine or resistant sample in 40 s or less. Its touch-screen programming and microprocessor controls include >70 recommended protocols for a wide variety of sample types: just load sample and press start. User-created custom protocols can be saved to memory.