POCKIT™ Nucleic Acid Analyzer
The POCKIT™ is a PCR-based platform that can measure eight samples in parallel. After several sample manipulation steps (e.g., pipetting and centrifuging), sample vials are placed in the instrument and analysis is completed in under 1 hour.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| GeneReach USA |
| Product Name |
| POCKIT™ Nucleic Acid Analyzer |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular; |
| Detection Method |
| Polymerase Chain Reaction; |
| Application |
| Detection; Laboratory Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The POCKIT™ is a PCR-based platform that can measure eight samples in parallel. After several sample manipulation steps (e.g., pipetting and centrifuging), sample vials are placed in the instrument and analysis is completed in under 1 hour. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: GeneReach USA-POCKIT™ Nucleic Acid Analyzer.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| Unit: 11 x 9.8 x 3.3 in (28 x 25 x 8.5 cm), Case: 21 x 12.6 x 9 in (54 x 32 x 22.5 cm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; <50 lbs.; Unit: 4.6 lbs (2 kg), Case: 31 lbs (14 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; 110V AC |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Operating Conditions |
| 15 to 35°C (59 to 95°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Sample collection supplies |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Yes |
| Available Accessories |
| taco mini automatic nucleic acid extraction system, mini-centrifuge, taco prep homogenization system |
| Communications Interface |
| LCD touch panel |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| <5 years; 2 years for assays |
| Unit Cost |
| $5,900 instrument, $360 per 24 pack assays |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| B. anthracis (Anthrax), Ricin, Salmonella |
| Other Biological Targets |
| DNA\RNA |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| copies/mL; Up to 10 copies per reaction |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| >15 minutes; 1 hour |
| Total Run Time |
| 1 hour |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Wavelengths 520 and 550 nm |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
