No Detectable Cross-Contamination  The robust system design avoids common problems associated with other automated extraction systems, such as clogged tips and partial reagent transfers. In addition, the UV light aids in system cleaning and removal of potential contamination. Most importantly, there is no detectable cross-contamination between samples - no splashing, no aerosols and no drops from pipette tips. 

Better Set-up and Operation  The Maxwell® 16 System provides everything you need for extraction, including pre-filled reagent cartridges, specialized disposable plastics and easy-to-understand instructions. No separate computers or specialized training are required. With the bar-code reader and Sample Track software, track your workflow from patient to extracted sample. And, the instrument is compact so it can fit into virtually any lab. You get reproducible yields at the push of a button from every operator and from every sample. 

Consistent High Yield  The Maxwell® 16 System used a paramagnetic-particle handling system that processes samples using Maxwell reagent kits, providing consistent yield and purity. It automatically extracts DNA cleanly and consistently, giving you optimal samples for downstream applications. The Maxwell® 16 System provides high yield that allows you to run multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Sequence Specific Primers (SSP), Sequence Based Typing (SBT) or other reactions and still have sufficient DNA available for re-test or archiving. You no longer have to worry whether additional samples will be available. 

Fast Purification/Extraction  The Maxwell® 16 extracts samples in 30 – 40 minutes allowing you to focus on performing downstream applications. 

Sample Size  With two instrument formats, work with large or small samples: Standard Elution Volume (SEV) 300 – 400 µl or Low Elution Volume (LEV) 50 – 100 µl. 

Particle Processor  The Maxwell® 16 is a particle processor… not a liquid handler, so there are no clogs and no drips. Just consistent yield and purity with no human error. The unique design offers mixing, capture of paramagnetic particles, binding, then extraction through a series of capture and release washes. 

Trusted Results  The Maxwell® 16 instrument is proven with a variety of sample types, including human blood and buffy coat, as well as a wide range of downstream applications. 

Purify from Almost Anything  Change applications simply by changing cartridges that are readily available from Promega.