In recent years, the cost of reagents and magnetic beads used in chemical and biological testing has seen a significant rise. Driven by increased global demand, supply chain disruptions, and rising raw material costs, reagents and necessary solution components have become more and more expensive due to their complex manufacturing processes. Magnetic beads, essential for many automated workflows and contemporary assays, have also experienced price hikes as biotechnology applications expand across research, clinical, and industrial sectors. This upward trend is pushing laboratories to seek more efficient systems and protocols to optimize usage and reduce waste. V&P Scientific has recognized this trend and responded with labware to keep costs down and workflows efficient.
24 V-shaped grooves collect the liquid in the correct format for a 384-channel head to aspirate. This aluminum reservoir is also treated with a hydrophilic coating, forcing liquids to spread evenly across the grooves, further reducing initial volume requirements.
The following image shows the results of using only 4.5mL starting material to dispense a 384-dot array of 5uL samples. Samples were consistent in size with standard deviation of 0.1uL. CV% ~ 2% for this sample set.
The following image shows the results of using only 4.5mL starting material to dispense a 384-dot array of 5uL samples. Samples were consistent in size with standard deviation of 0.1uL. CV% ~ 2% for this sample set.
VP 534-ALL is an ideal solution for labs aiming to reduce dead-volume loss and optimize reagent use. Its V-grooves and hydrophilic coating ensure even dispersion and minimizes sample retention. Designed with both performance and cost-efficiency in mind, the VP 534-ALL helps labs stretch valuable reagents further—making it a smart choice in today’s environment of rising material costs.
