
Features & Benefits
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Time-saving state-of-the-art application software
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Loading dialogue guides through each loading step to ensure completeness of setup procedure
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Can be connected to one or several real-time PCR instruments
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Automatic programming of connected real-time PCR instruments
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Bidirectional LIMS interface / lab integration
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Import of sample information and worklist
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Export of results data
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Data import via barcode reader or via LIMS
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Predefined purification protocols
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Automated selection of controls and standards
Features & Benefits
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Multiple CFX96™ Deep Well DX Systems can be connected with the AltoStar® Molecular Diagnostic Workflow (AltoStar® Connect software)
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Sensitive detection for up to five targets
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Time-saving management via data import through use of handheld barcode scanner or via LIMS (AltoStar® Connect software)
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Automatic programmimg of real-time PCR instruments via AltoStar® Connect software
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Streamline data analysis with built-in analysis modules
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PCR quantification with standard curve analysis
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Export of results (see AltoStar® Connect software, additional information see CFX Manager™ Dx software)
Product list
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AltoStar® Processing Plate
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AltoStar® Eluate Plate
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AltoStar® Eluate Plate Sealing Foil
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PCR Plate & AltoStar® PCR Plate Sealing Foil
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AltoStar® PCR Plate Sealing Foil
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1000 µl CO-RE Tips & 300 µl CO-RE Tips
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Pooling Tube
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Waste Bag
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Sample Tube & Sample Tube Caps
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AltoStar® Container Re-Sealing Foil
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Screw Caps - red, blue, orange, purple, white
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Dymo Labels
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2 ml Tube
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AltoStar® Starter Kit
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AltoStar® Plate Sealer
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Table with table holder and Ergotron arm
AltoStar® Connect software
The AltoStar® Connect software is used to operate the AltoStar® Automation System AM16. The user of the AltoStar® Connect software must be trained to operate the AltoStar® Connect software together with the AltoStar® AM16 instrument and the reagents, which are provided by altona Diagnostics GmbH for use with the AltoStar® system.

AltoStar® Detection
AltoStar® Detection completes the final part of the AltoStar® Automation System AM 16 workflow with two units of the real-time PCR cycler CFX96™ Deep Well Dx System (Bio-Rad). All other relevant hardware, like a fully equipped PC and handheld barcode scanner, are included. The CFX96™ Deep Well Dx System is CE-IVD marked, in compliance with the European Union diagnostic medical device manufacturing standards.


AltoStar® Consumables
Below is a list of all AltoStar® Consumables relevant for the AltoStar® Molecular Diagnostic Workflow. For optimized consumables managment all material is carefully selected and specially tailored (e.g. barcode) to the needs of each part of the workflow.
To download the AltoStar® list of consumables, click here.