Here are some common use cases for Beckman Biomek FX pipette tips:
– Automated PCR setup – The Biomek FX liquid handler can use the tips for fast, parallel distribution of master mixes and samples into 96-well PCR plates.
– NGS library preparation – The tips allow efficient handling of small volumes of DNA during library prep reactions like fragmentation, end-repair, and adapter ligation.
– Compound screening – The tips facilitate accurate pipetting of compounds and reagents for assays like ELISA, fluorescence screening, etc.
– Serial dilutions – The liquid handler can make precise dilutions for experiments like protein crystallization, cytotoxicity assays, etc.
– Plate replication – The tips enable fast stamping to copy samples from source plates into multiple destination plates.
– Cherry picking – Desired colonies can be picked from agar plates for inoculation or sequencing.
– Plate stamping – For assays needing a uniform amount of compound, cells, or reagent dispensed into multiple wells.
– Automated ELISAs – The tips allow accurate reagent distribution and sample handling for high-throughput ELISA workflows.
– Next-gen sequencing normalization – Normalizing sample concentrations prior to multiplexed sequencing.
– Hit picking – Selecting positive samples from initial screens for further secondary/tertiary assays.
– Cell-based assays – Handling and transferring cells to assay plates in a sterile, consistent manner.
In summary, the Biomek tips provide reliable liquid handling capabilities to automate manual workflows involving plate-based assays, improving reproducibility and throughput.
