Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex, User Manual

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Chapter 1
Introduction to the KingFisher
Flex
The
Thermo Scientific™ KingFisher™ Flex magnetic particle processor
(Figure 1
–1) is intended for professional research use by trained personnel.
The instrument is intended for automated transfer and processing of
magnetic particles in a microplate scale. Use for self-testing is excluded. It
is recommended that Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is followed to
guarantee reliable analyses.
Refer to Chapter 6: “Technical Specifications”.
The KingFisher Flex magnetic particle processor (Figure 1
–1) is designed
for automated transfer and processing of magnetic particles in microplate
format.
The patented technology of the KingFisher Flex system is based on the use
of magnetic rods covered with a disposable, specially designed tip comb
and plates. The instrument functions without any dispensing or aspiration
parts or devices.
Before the run, samples and reagents, including magnetic particles, are
dispensed manually into the plates according to the corresponding
instructions. The protocol that is selected by the user via the keypad and
display has already been preloaded into the onboard software. Thermo
Scientific™ BindIt™ Software can be used to create and run protocols.
Figure 1
–1.
KingFisher Flex magnetic particle processor
Intended use
Principle of
operation