Automating Wastewater Testing: The Kraken™ Platform
The Challenge of Manual Testing
Traditional wastewater testing is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and prone to human error. As testing demand increases, laboratories need scalable solutions that maintain accuracy while improving throughput.
Introducing Kraken™
The Kraken™ automated qPCR testing platform represents a breakthrough in laboratory automation. This system handles sample processing, DNA extraction, qPCR setup, and analysis with minimal human intervention.
Key Features:
- Fully automated sample-to-result workflow
- 96-well plate format for high throughput
- Integrated quality controls
- Real-time data monitoring
- LIMS integration capabilities
Benefits for Laboratories
Automation delivers multiple advantages: reduced turnaround times, improved reproducibility, lower cost per test, and the ability to handle increased testing volumes without proportional staff increases.
Quality Assurance
Every run includes positive and negative controls, ensuring data integrity and allowing immediate detection of any issues. This built-in quality assurance gives our clients confidence in every result.