Introducing automated ELISA - ChemWell TM Geoffrey Anderson Geoffrey Anderson Unitech Scientific LLC Unitech Scientific LLC Lakewood, CA Lakewood, CA Visit us: Visit us: www.unitechscientific.com www.unitechscientific.com
Introducing automated ELISA - ChemWellTM
Geoffrey AndersonGeoffrey Anderson
Unitech Scientific LLCUnitech Scientific LLC
Lakewood, CA Lakewood, CA
Visit us:Visit us:
www.unitechscientific.comwww.unitechscientific.com
ChemWellTM Wine Autoanalyzer
Manufactured by Awareness Technology
Unitech Scientific - Exclusive
Distributor
First analyzer in the world to combine biochemistry First analyzer in the world to combine biochemistry and microplate EIA into one instrument.and microplate EIA into one instrument.
ChemWell uses microwells for all reactions, chemistry and EIA.
Windows 95, 98 or XP
Reagents Samples reactions
2 syringe pumps
Wash headWash head
Optical systemOptical system
DI water
Wash and rinse bottles
A ChemWell Tour
ChemWellChemWell
Designed for labs doing:Designed for labs doing:
100 - 1000 tests per day100 - 1000 tests per dayor or
400 EIA per 8 hours400 EIA per 8 hours
Recommended workloadRecommended workload
ChemWellChemWell Features & Benefits
• Easy to Use
• Continuous Sample Loading
• “Stat” sample priority
• Low Operating Cost
• Intuitive, Open Software
• Proven, Reliable Technology
Calibration Options Cut-off (Semi Qualitative)Cut-off (Semi Qualitative) Multi-point Multi-point
Polynomial fitPolynomial fit Cubic Spline fit . . . and more Cubic Spline fit . . . and more
Store Calibration CurvesStore Calibration Curves
Wine Controls: Chart Levy JenningsWine Controls: Chart Levy Jennings
ChemWell runs ELISA as well as Enzymatic reagentsUnitech offers Histamine ELISA kitsUnitech offers Histamine ELISA kitsBotrytis and Aspergillus ELISA kits Botrytis and Aspergillus ELISA kits are in developmentare in development
So let’s take a quick review of the steps and So let’s take a quick review of the steps and principals of ELISA reagents.principals of ELISA reagents.
Immuno Complex: an Antigen with its matching Antibody
An antigen and its antibody fit together like 3 dimensional puzzle pieces.
Ag
Ab
Diagram of a simple ELISA with a positive sample (sample has Ag in it)
Mix the sample and diluent together in a Mix the sample and diluent together in a microwell that is pre-coated with specific Abmicrowell that is pre-coated with specific Ab
Incubate for x minutes until the Ag in the sample Incubate for x minutes until the Ag in the sample binds to the Ab on the well walls.binds to the Ab on the well walls.
Ab
AbAb
Start with an Add the sample Incubate until Ab-coated well with some Ag in it complexed
Ab
AbAb
Ab-Ag
Ab
Ab-Ag
Ag
Ag
Ab
Conjugate is a specific Ab
bound to an Enzyme.
Ab-Ag
AbAb-Ag
Wash out the Add a Incubate until remaining sample conjugate complexed
Ab-Ag
AbAb-Ag
Ab-Ag-Ab-E
AbAb-Ag-Ab-E
Ab-E
Ab-E
The conjugate has a second antibody to the same antigen, allowing you to makean antigen sandwich (with antibody bread). It also leaves an enzyme hanging off.
Ab-E Ab-E
Washing . . . removes the unbound conjugate, without removing bound antibodies.
Ab-Ag-Ab-E
AbAb-Ag-Ab-E
Wash out the Add a Substrate + Enzyme remaining conjugate substrate produces color
Ab-Ag-Ab-E
AbAb-Ag-Ab-E
Ab-Ag-Ab-E-S
AbAb-Ag-Ab-E-S
S
The more Enzyme available, the more color will develop.Many ELISA’s use a stopping solution to end the color generating step before reading.
S S S
Reliable Results:Enzymatic and ELISA
Precise pipettingPrecise pipetting Washes probe inside and outWashes probe inside and out Liquid sensingLiquid sensing Temperature controlledTemperature controlled
Easy to Maintain
Proven Reliability, over 500 sold Proven Reliability, over 500 sold Self DiagnosisSelf Diagnosis Phone/email support by UnitechPhone/email support by Unitech Modular DesignModular Design
Economical to Use
Dramatically reduces LABOR Dramatically reduces LABOR Laboratory Laboratory AdministrativeAdministrative
Warranty
1-year parts & labor Warranty1-year parts & labor Warranty Extended Warranty available Extended Warranty available
6-Month Preventative Maintenance6-Month Preventative Maintenance Free replacement of warranteed partsFree replacement of warranteed parts Other repairs if requiredOther repairs if required Loaner instrument within 72 hoursLoaner instrument within 72 hours
Easy to own Price start at $27,500Price start at $27,500 Reagent rack cooling optionReagent rack cooling option
Add $2000 Add $2000