The SeqStudio
™
Genetic Analyzer uses a 4-capillary, self-contained, replaceable
cartridge. The following cartridges are available:
Cartridge No. of injections No. of samples Storage
SeqStudio
™
Genetic Analyzer
Cartridge (Cat. No. A33671)
125 injections 500 samples See Table 1 on
page 18
SeqStudio
™
Genetic Analyzer
Cartridge v2 (Cat. No. A41331)
250 injections 1,000 samples See Table 2 on
page 19
Each cartridge:
• Contains a capillary array, a polymer delivery system, polymer, and anode buer.
See Figure 4 and Figure 5.
• Is shipped with an optical cover and an Integrated Capillary Protector. See
Figure 6.
• Has a radio frequency identication (RFID) tag, which is used by the instrument
to track remaining usage and expiration.
Figure 4 Parts of the cartridge
1
Universal polymer—Supplies polymer to the polymer delivery pump.
2
Polymer delivery system—Pumps polymer into the capillary array.
3
Anode buffer reservoir—Genetic Analysis running buffer to support electrophoresis.
4
Optical detection window
5
Cartridge track—To insert the cartridge into the instrument.
6
Capillary array (cathode end)—Tips of the four capillaries that enable electrophoretic
separation of fluorescent-labeled DNA fragments.
Cartridge
Chapter 1 Product information
SeqStudio
™
Genetic Analyzer consumables
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SeqStudio
™
Genetic Analyzer Instrument and Software User Guide