Genie® III
Pro-Lab is the exclusive Canadian distributor for OptiGene. Their Genie® II and III instruments enable rapid nucleic acid target detection without isolation. Genie® II has been in production since 2011, and Genie® HT competes with high-end PCR analyzers in clinical settings. OptiGene also provides test strips and enzyme options, including Isothermal Mastermixes, DNA polymerases, and Reverse Transcriptase.
Details
This instrument has been specifically developed for outdoor use, with weather-proofing and portability as the primary design objectives. This smaller “hand-held” device only has a single heating block, taking the same 8-microtube strip developed for Genie II. Like its big brother, Genie II, Genie III also incorporates a rechargeable Lithium-Polymer battery that can support operation for a complete day.
Unlike the single-channel fluorescence measurement arrangement in Genie II, Genie III has a two-colour fluorescence excitation and detection system. It also boasts wireless communications in Bluetooth and WiFi that can be used for data communications and to support wireless.