From site planning to equipment configuration, SENO Biotech provides a complete solution for setting up an avian genetic testing laboratory.
A molecular testing laboratory must follow the "one-way flow" principle, so that amplification products cannot flow back and contaminate reagents and samples.
Reagent Preparation
PCR reaction mixes are prepared here, so the area must stay highly clean to avoid nucleic-acid contamination. Equipped with a clean bench, pipettes and a low-temperature refrigerator.
Sample Processing
Sample receipt and nucleic acid extraction. Equipped with a biological safety cabinet, automated nucleic acid extractor and centrifuge, with careful control of cross-contamination between samples.
Amplification
PCR/qPCR amplification reactions are run here. Equipped with a real-time quantitative PCR instrument and a conventional PCR instrument, with strict control of aerosol contamination.
Analysis
Electrophoresis, typing and result analysis. Equipped with an electrophoresis unit, gel imaging system, genetic analyser and data-analysis workstation.
| Equipment | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time quantitative PCR instrument | Amplification | Core instrument for qPCR testing |
| Conventional PCR instrument | Amplification | Target fragment amplification |
| Automated nucleic acid extractor | Sample processing | Automated DNA/RNA extraction |
| Biological safety cabinet | Sample processing | Sample handling protection |
| Clean bench | Reagent preparation | Aseptic reagent preparation |
| High-speed refrigerated centrifuge | Sample processing | Nucleic acid purification |
| Gel electrophoresis unit | Analysis | Fragment separation |
| Gel imaging system | Analysis | Result visualisation |
| Micropipette set | General | Accurate liquid handling |
| -20 °C / -80 °C freezer | General | Reagent and sample storage |
| Autoclave | General | Sterilisation of consumables |
| Data-analysis workstation | Analysis | Genotype interpretation |
Clarify the tests to be offered, the sample types and the throughput required.
Plan the laboratory layout and airflow direction according to the zoning principle.
Configure the core instruments and consumables for the tests to be offered.
Establish SOPs, a quality-control system and biosafety rules.
Operation training and competency assessment before staff work independently.
Trial run, method validation and formal start of production.
SENO Biotech provides one-stop support for equipment selection, system building and staff training.
