Making a choice to upgrade existing equipment or to add new equipment to any lab or testing facility is always a time to stop and think about what is needed in the equipment both immediately as well as in the future.
While smaller instruments that are relatively inexpensive don’t have a large impact on the budget and won’t need much time and consideration, large purchases such as an Applied Biosystems 3730 DNA Analyzer should be a purchase that is well researched.
Taking the time to match the equipment with the lab needs and anticipated future needs will be time well spent. Unfortunately, too many equipment purchases are made without considering all the options, which may limit testing capacity and capabilities in the future.
Throughput Requirements
The Applied Biosystems 3730 DNA Analyzer has the capacity and capability to make it a good choice for labs that require a medium to high capacity throughout for genetic testing and analysis.
The system capacity includes 16 sample plates with either a 96-well or 384-well capacity. These two formats are standard for most labs, providing the flexibility and sample processing required for even high throughput systems.
Cost Per Sample
With high throughput and top quality for all data and readings, it is important to consider the actual cost per sample. If the cost per sample is high, the justification for buying a new or a quality refurbished genetic analyzer is going to be limited.
The Applied Biosystems 3730 DNA Analyzer offers one of the lowest cost per sample systems on the market. This is achieved through the use of advanced polymers as well as enhanced optical sensitivity to allow for precise sequencing and fragment analysis applications within the equipment for even lower costs.