Automated Processing of the GlobalFiler® Express PCR Amplification Kit With the FORMULATRIX® MANTIS® Liquid Handler

Automated Processing of the GlobalFiler® Express PCR Amplification Kit With the FORMULATRIX® MANTIS® Liquid Handler

 

Introduction

Accurate and rapid processing of blood or buccal samples collected via swab and paper substrates is critical to the efficient operation of forensic laboratories. The GlobalFiler® Express Kit* is an STR multiplex assay enabling direct amplification from reference samples including swabs and paper punches. This application note describes the use of the FORMULATRIX® MANTIS® to dispense the GlobalFiler® Express Kit master mix to the amplification plate with treated buccal punches present.