Direct Analysis provides the Xtralyz® microfluidic system that automates DNA/RNA extraction in about two minutes per sample, delivering nucleic acids ready for standard qPCR assays. The compact bench‑top device processes up to 96 samples per hour with a simple two‑button interface, maintaining traditional sensitivity while significantly reducing time to result for food safety labs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Food safety and pathogen testing labs rely on conventional DNA/RNA extraction methods that are time‑consuming and require multiple manual steps, extending the overall time to results for qPCR assays.
Solution
Direct Analysis offers the Xtralyz® microfluidic device, a compact bench‑top system that automates nucleic‑acid extraction in approximately two minutes per sample. The device integrates a disposable chip and a simple two‑button interface, delivering DNA/RNA ready for standard qPCR workflows without additional equipment. Its smart 8‑way extraction architecture enables up to 96 samples to be processed in under an hour, maintaining the sensitivity of traditional protocols while reducing the overall time to result by a factor of four. The solution is compatible with a range of food‑borne pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli, facilitating faster contamination detection and improved food safety decision‑making.
Target Audience
Primary customers are food safety laboratories, microbiology testing facilities, and pathogen detection teams that require rapid, high‑throughput nucleic‑acid extraction for qPCR‑based analyses.
Features
- Microfluidic extraction chip that completes DNA/RNA purification in ~2 minutes
- Fully compatible with existing qPCR assays and downstream applications
- High‑throughput capability: up to 96 extractions per hour via divisible 8‑way chip design
- Compact footprint comparable to a standard PCR instrument, fitting on any laboratory bench
- One‑cable, one‑consumable operation with a two‑button user interface for minimal training
- Consistent sensitivity across multiple pathogens (Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, etc.)