Invivoscribe launched the PrepQuant
sample preparation platform that integrates nucleic acid extraction, concentration, and quantification with a single automated instrument. The product is designed to standardize sample preparation and simplify pre-analytical workflows to reduce costs and eliminate a primary source of inconsistency in molecular testing.
Developed in collaboration with Hitachi High-Tech Corporation, PrepQuant combines Invivoscribe’s experience in developing standardized molecular assays, providing global clinical testing services, along with Hitachi High-Tech’s technological and manufacturing capabilities
The PrepQuant system is assay agnostic, generating highly concentrated genomic DNA and cell free DNA (cfDNA) yields for next-generation sequencing (NGS), qPCR, and digital PCR (dPCR) assays. By consolidating multiple steps in a single platform, the system can lab operating costs, sample variability, and lab bench space, while optimizing tests results.
“PrepQuant represents a significant advancement in our commitment to standardize the entire testing process, starting with the pre-analytical workflow,” said Jeff Miller, CEO and CSO of Invivoscribe. “This is particularly important in the era of precision medicine, where reliability of measurable residual disease and liquid biopsy results depend markedly on the quality and consistency of the starting material.”
“The concept for the [product] was driven directly by insights from LabPMM, our global network of testing laboratories,” added Jordan Thornes, vice president, global clinical lab operations. “Our teams recognized the limitations of currently available automated instruments, particularly the labor-intensive nature and increased risk of errors associated with running three separate protocols across multiple instruments. This all-in-one system was designed to reduce costs, while addressing those challenges and significantly improving operational efficiency.”
The PrepQuant is designed and validated for use with blood, plasma, and bone marrow specimens, with ongoing development for additional specimen types. Invivoscribe will officially unveil the product at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in San Diego, at booth #3459 from April 19–22.
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